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Protecting IoT Embedded Designs with Security ICs

In this article, we discuss some key security threats to be aware of when designing for the IoT, important security functions, and how protecting these designs is becoming easier with advances in security ICs. 

September 15, 2020 by Scott Jones, Maxim Integrated

Implementing Secure Authentication with AWS IoT and Microchip’s Trust Platform

See how to build secure key authentication with AWS IoT services and Microchip Technology’s secure element solutions for any given hardware platform — from Linux-capable microprocessors to the smallest microcontrollers.

In partnership with Microchip Technology

Out of the Box and into the Cloud

As the Internet of Things continues to proliferate, security is more important than ever. Designers need to understand how to rely less on software and use development boards with secure CryptoAuthentication elements to maximize security.

In partnership with Microchip Technology

Simplifying Secure Product Release with Microchip’s Trust Platform and AWS’ Multi-Account Registration

With the release of AWS’ Multi-Account Registration (MAR) feature along with Microchip’s Trust Platform, secure IoT solutions are faster to prototype and easier to deploy regardless of project size. Learn how this partnership provides a simplified journey to a secure product release.

In partnership with Microchip Technology

Security ICs with ChipDNA Technology from Maxim Integrated

DeepCover™ embedded security solutions cloak sensitive data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to provide the most secure key storage possible.

In partnership with Future Electronics

IBM Unveils Its First 7nm Processor, Complete With “Memory Inception”

This week, IBM announced its new POWER10 processor, the 7nm successor to POWER9.

August 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

An Example of Securing In-Cabin AI using TEE on a Secure FPGA SoC

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing how using TEE and an FPGA SoC can work in vehicle in-cabin AI.

July 28, 2020 by Katherine Hsu, Hex-Five Security

How to Leverage the Arm TrustZone Security Features of the LPC5500

Learn how the Arm TrustZone extension for the LPC5500 series works and how to start utilizing the safety measures in custom secure and non-secure applications.

June 25, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Are Contactless Smart Cities Around the Corner? NXP Thinks So

COVID-19 has accelerated the push for contactless smart cities. Now, a new IC shows that security and speed are at the heart of such technology.

June 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

RISC-V International Partners with GlobalPlatform to Simplify Security Design for IoT Devices and Processors

The collaboration is fuelled by the desire to develop open-source standards that simplify security design for hardware developers and enhance the security of IoT devices.

May 15, 2020 by Luke James

Research Study Calls Data Security the Greatest Challenge for AIoT

According to XMOS, data security is the largest barrier to the growth of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) market.

May 09, 2020 by Luke James

“Any Core, Any Cloud” : Microchip Releases a Host of Dev Tools for Fast IoT Prototyping

Complex IoT environments can slow down the prototyping process. Microchip wants to pick up the pace with cloud-agnostic solutions.

March 11, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

Cyber Attacks That Target Electrical Devices and Equipment: What Engineers Should Know

In an era of the internet of things—where multiple devices are connected across wireless networks, cyber-threats are on the increase.

February 10, 2020 by Ikimi .O

Industry’s First Intelligent, Peer-to-Peer Cloud Computing Platform Leans on Open Hardware Security

Subutai's P2P hardware computing system is designed for many tasks, including IoT and blockchain.

January 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

New AI Secures Public Spaces Using Security Cameras, Drone Surveillance, and Facial Recognition

The ever-advancing field of artificial intelligence is opening new vistas for securing homes and public spaces alike.

November 09, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Security is increasingly something EEs need to be cognizant of in their component choices. Here's an overview of three secure microcontrollers.

July 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Hardware Security Vulnerabilities that Engineers Should Know

Why should engineers care about hardware security? Because they can help prevent vulnerabilities through design!

July 12, 2019 by Mark Hughes

u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

This new cellular chipset from u-blox emphasizes security and power savings.

June 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

wolfMQTT Client Library Adds End-to-End Encryption for M2M and IoT

WolfSSL recently released the wolfMQTT client library, a security add-on that provides SSL/TLS encryption for the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol.

July 03, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

How to Stream Sensor Data from Bosch’s XDK110 Evaluation Board to the MQTT Messaging Service

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.

April 12, 2018 by Mark Hughes