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BSI TR-03148

Play it safe on the router

Routers are considered the centrepiece of modern home networking. For this reason, they are an attractive target for hacker attacks and need to be protected effectively. With the BSI TR-03148 for "Secure Broadband Router", you as a manufacturer can prove that your broadband routers fulfil the security requirements defined by the BSI.

What is the BSI TR-03148?

The BSI Technical Guideline TR-03148 provides router manufacturers with an efficient guide that they can use to implement state-of-the-art security measures. It specifies a minimum level of IT security measures for routers used in private households or small businesses.

The aim is to secure the device in a way that makes it resistant. BSI TR-03148 addresses the core functionalities of the router as well as network management functions.

All about TR-03148

What are the advantages of testing and certification according to TR-03148?

Special features of BSI TR-03148

  • Defines an appropriate level of IT security for broadband routers in the small office and home office (SOHO) sectors
  • Contains requirements for the interfaces and functionalities of a router
  • Applies as the underlying standard for the "broadband router" product category for awarding the IT security label

Focus on routers

As the interface between the internet and private networks, routers are of particular importance. At the same time, however, this also increases the risk of cyberattacks aimed at gaining access to the router itself, connected devices or sensitive data.

To prevent potential attacks with significant consequences, you as a router manufacturer should implement appropriate state-of-the-art security measures. The BSI Technical Guideline TR-03148 provides you with an effective guideline for this and defines a minimum level of IT security measures for routers used in private households or small businesses. The aim is to secure the device in a way that makes it resistant. BSI TR-03148 addresses the core functionalities of the router as well as network management functions.

Facts & benefits

This is why BSI TR-03148 is important for manufacturers

Create trust

With successful testing & certification in accordance with BSI TR-03148, you can objectively prove that your products are protected against possible hacker attacks and equipped with state-of-the-art IT security measures. This proof ensures transparency for consumers and, at the same time, increased trust on the market

Your benefits at a glance

  • Identification & elimination of vulnerabilities
  • Continuous improvement of the IT security of your product
  • Reduction of IT risks
  • Objective proof of the IT security of your product
  • Transparent security features that can be verified by IT security labels
  • Increased trust from customers & partners
  • Better positioning on the market

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