Alex Buchan

Vital information for everyone working in an environment that supplies or installs connected devices -expert advice on the new PSTI regulation in the UK and the RED Compliance soon to be rolled out across the EU, which affects all connected products in the UK and EU markets.

Alex Buchan CEng., Director SafeShark and CTO at Digital TV Group

Alex is a Chartered Engineer with over 15 years’ experience working as a technical expert in the media and telecommunications industries, specialising in regulatory compliance and conformance testing. Alex coordinates activities with government, regulatory bodies as well as wider industry to ensure that implementation of the SafeShark market access assurance scheme meets the needs from all sides.

UK and EU Cyber Security Legislation for Connected Devices

Cyber security is no longer a matter only for manufacturers, it now encompasses every part of the supply chain, placing responsibility on manufacturers, importers, distributors and project designers/installers. Alex will walk you through connected device legislation, which affects all connected products in the UK and EU markets, including:

  • Guidance about the products (and businesses) in scope
  • Detailed information for retailers, distributors and installers about the requirements on them
  • Explanation of the Statement of Compliance and the specific conditions that need to be met

He will break down the issues in simple, straightforward language and outline the actions and solutions you need to put in place for your business today.

This is vital information for everyone working in an environment that supplies or installs connected devices.