Securing Cellular IoT for Global Compliance: How Monogoto Helps You Meet CRA, PSTI, and the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

A Note From the Monogoto Team

We were thrilled to see Monogoto recognized in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Embedded Security in IoT Connectivity. That recognition is not just a name-drop; it reflects our foundational belief that IoT without security is not an option.

From day one, Monogoto was built as a cybersecurity-first cloud with Zero Trust, encryption, SIM-level control, and signaling visibility embedded. In the early years, it wasn’t always easy to sell that story. Not everyone was ready to have that conversation. Security was often treated as a side feature or post-deployment patch. But we knew that to build truly connected ecosystems, security had to come first.

Now, as regulation, awareness, and maturity grow in the IoT ecosystem, the industry is shifting towards that same vision, and we’re proud to be leading from the front.

So What Are These Regulations Actually About?

Governments around the world are introducing new regulations to strengthen security and transparency. Here is how the major ones compare:

EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Applies to all products with digital elements (PDE), including IoT devices with cellular connectivity. Requires:

• Security by design
• Secure communications
• Lifecycle vulnerability management
• Mandatory incident reporting

UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act

Focuses on consumer IoT safety. Enforcing:

• Bans on default passwords
• Vulnerability disclosure policies
• Transparency about update support timelines

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

A voluntary NIST-backed labeling program focused on consumer IoT. Highlights:

• Encryption and data protection
• Regular software updates
• Baseline security standards

While each differs in scope, all three share one goal: to build security in.

Where the Operator Fits Into Security Compliance

While these regulations place the burden of compliance on device manufacturers and service providers, they often overlook a critical piece of the puzzle: the connectivity layer. To much surprise, there’s no specific clause that mandates secure cellular connectivity, and yet, it is the backbone of IoT data transport.

Instead of asking, "Do you want to add security?" the better question is:

"Why would anyone ship connectivity that isn’t secure?"

Security should not be a bolt-on. It should be baked into the connectivity fabric. That’s the difference between other network models and Monogoto’s approach. By embedding SIM-level authentication, encryption, lifecycle controls, and policy enforcement directly into our platform, Monogoto becomes a security accelerant, helping you meet end-to-end regulatory compliance faster and with less complexity.

Eventually, we expect regulations to catch up and explicitly require secure connectivity. Until then, Monogoto customers are already ahead of the curve.

The Role of AI in IoT Security: The Next Frontier

Security is no longer just about visibility and access control; it’s about intelligence. That’s why Monogoto is pioneering a new era of AI-powered agentic capabilities that enhance IoT security from the inside out.

The goal? To evolve from passive monitoring into proactive, adaptive defense. Where AI doesn't just report risk, it acts on it.

Key capabilities include:

• Cyber Posture Analysis: Real-time visibility into device behavior and risk.
• Automated Threat Detection & Triage: ML-driven anomaly detection and prioritization.
• Agentic Security Actions: Future capabilities to enforce policies, isolate devices or trigger escalations automatically.

Monogoto’s AI integration turns secure connectivity into a living, adaptive, and intelligent defense layer.

How Monogoto Helps You Stay Compliant

Monogoto’s platform provides a ready-made foundation for CRA, PSTI, and the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, while future-proofing your network against emerging standards.

1. Security by Design with Secure SIM Infrastructure

• SIM-based authentication and encryption
• SIM provisioning, policy enforcement, TLS/IPsec transport
• Zero Trust segmentation and role-based access controls

2. Lifecycle-Aware Security Policies

• Secure onboarding via digital certificates and APIs
• OTA update workflows with encryption and rollback
• Lifecycle-based security policies (e.g., test vs. production)

3. Threat Detection and Real-Time Monitoring

• Behavioral anomaly detection
• SIM-level telemetry and event logging
• SIEM and SOC integrations

4. Built-in Regulatory Readiness

• Audit trail and incident reporting support
• Geo-based data routing for GDPR and data sovereignty
• Documentation for conformity assessments

5. Supply Chain Transparency

• End-to-end observability from SIM to cloud
• Secure onboarding of modules from trusted vendors
• Traceability and provisioning throughout the device lifecycle

Ready for Compliance-Driven Markets

Monogoto helps you:

• Launch CRA, PSTI, and Cyber Trust Mark-compliant products
• Minimize time to market with prebuilt security primitives
• Scale securely with AI-enhanced observability
• Align connectivity and lifecycle security, all in one platform

With Monogoto, you don’t just connect your devices, you protect them.

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Deploying in a regulated market? Let’s talk about how Monogoto can help future-proof your IoT security from the SIM to the cloud. Contact us >>

Written by Maor Efrati.