New Rules, New Risks: Latest Cybersecurity & Data Protection Impacts on Product Compliance

Webinar Overview

Cybersecurity has quickly become a regulatory priority, bringing with it a wave of new compliance obligations for product manufacturers across the globe.

In this expert-led webinar, we’ll break down the expanding cybersecurity regulatory landscape and how it directly impacts your product compliance responsibilities. The rules can shift fast – and staying ahead is essential.

We’ll take a closer look at key legislation shaping the future of connected products:

• The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act, now in force, and what manufacturers need to know to stay compliant
• The upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – its timeline, scope & implications
• The mandatory cybersecurity requirements under Article 3.3 of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and what they mean in practice

You’ll also gain insight into how these cybersecurity requirements are beginning to overlap with data protection obligations, highlighting the growing regulatory convergence between cybersecurity and personal data safeguards.

Whether you’re trying to put out regulatory fires, mitigate risks, or refining your compliance strategy, this session will equip you with the clarity and direction needed to stay ahead!

Webinar Agenda

You’ll gain clear, actionable insights on:

• Why cybersecurity is a regulatory priority for product compliance
• Key requirements under the UK PSTI Act – scope, obligations, and applicable standards
• What manufacturers need to know about the EU Cyber Resilience Act – timeline, scope, obligations, and vulnerability management
• How RED Article 3.3 is shaping mandatory security for connected products
• The growing convergence of cybersecurity and data protection regulations: secure-by-design, risk management, and incident response

Date

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 at 08:00 PDT, 11:00 EDT, 17:00 CET.

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Presenters

Ashley Weeks, Senior Regulatory Compliance Consultant, RINA Tech UK Ltd

Ashley is a Senior Regulatory Consultant at RINA with a strong technical background in industry product legislation. He has expertise in CE Marking Directives/Regulations and UK equivalents such as EMCD, LVD, RED, Machinery and many others.

Ashley provides advice to economic operators including manufacturers, importers and distributors to help them understand their specific product legislation requirements related to their products. He also has co-operation with government departments such as the department for Business and Trade, communicating feedback from many SMEs to allow the relevant departments to ensure any updates to legislation are communicated in the clearest way possible.

Prior to joining RINA, Ashley also has years of experience in the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) world, originally working as a test engineer in different industries such as Military/Aerospace, Automotive & Commercial.

Orlaith Morris, Content Marketing Manager, Compliance & Risks

Orlaith is Content Marketing Manager at Compliance & Risks, working with the company since 2022 and based in Dublin. In her role, Orlaith leverages her expertise to elevate the company’s brand presence and thought leadership, delivering impactful content that resonates with the industry. With a keen focus on the ever-evolving product compliance & ESG landscapes, her work supports Compliance & Risks’ mission to help organizations stay compliant and achieve their business goals.

Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Orlaith has years of content marketing experience working in various global industries and organizations.