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Europe is creating a common security standard for VPN services

📅 19 August 2026 at 10:31 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Europe is creating a common security standard for VPN services

European standards body ETSI has begun the approval process for a new cybersecurity standard for VPN products, part of a wider package of 17 standards designed to support the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The VPN standard, EN 304 620, introduces defined technical and privacy requirements that could eventually give VPN vendors a recognized way … The post Europe is creating a common security standard for VPN services appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

European standards body ETSI has begun the approval process for a new cybersecurity standard for VPN products, which could establish a common technical baseline across products sold in Europe and make security claims easier to evaluate.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
VPN products
Attack Vectors
Data loggingTelemetryServer architectureCredential handlingEncryptionSoftware updatesVulnerability testing
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: medium
Who Is at Risk
VPN users and organizations that rely on VPN services in Europe
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor the approval process for EN 304 620 and stay informed about any changes to the standard.
2Evaluate your current VPN service's compliance with the new standard and consider switching if necessary.
3Educate yourself on the requirements of EN 304 620 and understand how it may impact your organization's cybersecurity posture.
📦Affected Products
VPN products

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