QNAP Achieves DEKRA IEC 62443-4-1 Process Verification
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Taipei, Taiwan, September 3, 2026 —QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today announced that it has successfully obtained the IEC 62443-4-1 process verificationfrom DEKRA, a world-leading independent testing, inspection, and certification organization. This milestone highlights QNAP's continuous commitment to secure development processes, cybersecurity risk management, and international compliance, further solidifying the trust of global enterprises, industrial clients, and multinational supply chain partners in QNAP's products and solutions.
The process verification was conducted by DEKRA in accordance with the IEC 62443-4-1 standard, leveraging the group's extensive cybersecurity capabilities in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region to seamlessly align QNAP with international frameworks. The official certificate presentation ceremony was attended by Meiji Chang, Chairman of QNAP; Stan Zurkiewicz, CEO of DEKRA; Dr. Kilian Avilés, Executive Vice President of DEKRA Group and Head of Asia Pacific Region; and representatives from Onward Security, marking a significant moment of deepened cooperation to elevate global supply chain security.
"Cybersecurity is the bedrock of QNAP’s product development and customer trust," said Meiji Chang, Chairman of QNAP. "We continuously fortify our product security architecture, vulnerability management, and secure development lifecycles to deliver highly reliable and resilient solutions. Achieving the IEC 62443-4-1 process verification is a pivotal milestone in our security governance, demonstrating our unyielding commitment to international standards and the protection of our customers' digital assets."
"In an era of hyper-connected systems, massive data flows, and intelligent applications, security and trust are the core engines of industrial innovation," stated Stan Zurkiewicz, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of DEKRA. "DEKRA has long leveraged its independent and impartial expertise in testing, inspection, and certification to help global enterprises build verifiable trust amid digital and sustainability transformations. We are thrilled to witness QNAP’s achievement of the IEC 62443-4-1 verification and look forward to driving greater value as Taiwan's technology sector integrates with global markets."
Maxi Tsai, General Manager of DEKRA DTS APAC DTS and Onward Security, remarked: "IEC 62443 goes beyond standalone product features; it assesses whether an organization can systematically embed security requirements across the entire product lifecycle—from design, development, and testing to deployment and vulnerability response. QNAP's successful verification proves its ability to institutionalize cybersecurity within its R&D and management mechanisms. As a core cybersecurity driving force for DEKRA in the Asia-Pacific, Onward Security will continue to empower enterprises to navigate complex regulations, transforming security into a core market differentiator."

DEKRA and QNAP teams celebrate QNAP's achievement in global product cybersecurity standards.
IEC 62443: The Global Standard for OT and Industrial Cybersecurity
The IEC 62443 series, developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is the definitive global cybersecurity standard for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). As Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) converge, NAS devices, edge computing platforms, and networked storage systems are playing increasingly critical roles in smart manufacturing, energy, and transportation infrastructures. Consequently, presenting verifiable secure development capabilities has become a strict prerequisite for entering global markets and high-end supply chains. Furthermore, driven by next-generation mandates like the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), IEC 62443 serves as a vital foundation for proactive global compliance.
Specifically, the IEC 62443-4-1 standard mandates strict process requirements for a vendor's Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), evaluating how systematically security is integrated from initial planning, design, and testing through to product release and long-term maintenance.
Full Lifecycle Security: QNAP’s Answer to Global Compliance
QNAP integrates cyber resilience into its core engineering through long-term investments in its Secure Development Lifecycle, Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT), and third-party testing. This DEKRA verification validates QNAP's capacity to maintain a 'Secure-by-Design' approach across the entire product lifespan. Furthermore, QNAP actively addresses global supply chain risks through its Software Supply Chain Risk Management (SSCRM) framework and comprehensive Software Bills of Materials (SBOM). Amid tightening regulations, this robust security architecture empowers enterprise clients and supply chain partners to seamlessly navigate advanced compliance and risk challengesAbout QNAP
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