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Arduino and Foundries.io Lock Their Sights on Embedded IoT Security

Arduino and Foundries.io Lock Their Sights on Embedded IoT Security

As newer engineers are looking for more ways to break into the Internet of Things (IoT) space, a team-up between Arduino and Foundries.io is hoping to create an easy, secure solution: the Portenta X8.


News Mar 29, 2022 by Jake Hertz
And That’s a Wrap: ISSCC 2022 Teases Out a Lot of New Tech

And That’s a Wrap: ISSCC 2022 Teases Out a Lot of New Tech

As this year's International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) wraps up this week, let's take a look at some of this years interesting announcements.


News Mar 03, 2022 by Ikimi .O
Silicon Labs Integrates AI/ML Acceleration in Low-power Wireless SoCs

Silicon Labs Integrates AI/ML Acceleration in Low-power Wireless SoCs

Silicon Labs says that with these two new families, battery-powered edge devices won't face trade-offs with power, protocol support, ML capability, and security.


News Jan 24, 2022 by Jake Hertz
e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

For years, e-peas has been rolling out energy-harvesting solutions: PMICs—and more recently—an MCU and antenna. The company recently showed these solutions in action in an autonomous surveillance system.


News Jan 13, 2022 by Nicholas St. John
A Snapshot of the Evolving IoT Landscape, From Connectivity to Computing

A Snapshot of the Evolving IoT Landscape, From Connectivity to Computing

Here, we'll round up recent releases from u-blox, Avnet and onsemi, and Murata that illustrate how the IoT industry relies on component-level advances.


News Jan 11, 2022 by Nicholas St. John
ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

To enhance authentication in contactless transactions through biometric system-on-card (BSoC), STMicroelectronics has recently released a family of microcontrollers based on Arm's SecurCore.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

Hoping to create an end-to-end security solution for the Internet of Things (IoT), Macronix and Crypto Quantique are teaming up to take on IoT security challenges.


News Oct 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Arm Strikes to Accelerate IoT Development With Virtual Hardware Platform

Arm Strikes to Accelerate IoT Development With Virtual Hardware Platform

From start to finish, device development can take years. Hoping to accelerate the process for IoT devices specifically comes Arm Total Solutions' Virtual Hardware and Project Centauri.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Maxim Targets IoT with Low Power Coprocessor Toting ChipDNA PUF Technology

Maxim Targets IoT with Low Power Coprocessor Toting ChipDNA PUF Technology

Security is steadily becoming a top priority, especially at the hardware level. Maxim Integrated hopes to bring both security and low power to IoT applications with its cryptographic processor.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Embedded Security Update: Semiconductor Suppliers Fortify Subsystems

Embedded Security Update: Semiconductor Suppliers Fortify Subsystems

The threat of physical attacks on embedded designs has inspired semiconductor manufacturers to double down on hardware security in new subsystems.


IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act Signed Into Law

IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act Signed Into Law

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any IoT device purchased with government funds must meet minimum security standards.


News Dec 28, 2020 by Luke James
With DDoS Attacks a Now-Common Reality, IoT Firmware Security is Paramount

With DDoS Attacks a Now-Common Reality, IoT Firmware Security is Paramount

Attack vectors are migrating to easier targets, and right now, IoT firmware is fair prey. In 2020, researchers, corporations, and governments are rising to the occasion.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Hackers Often Target Flash Memory. New NOR Flash Devices Introduce Extra Layers of Protection

Hackers Often Target Flash Memory. New NOR Flash Devices Introduce Extra Layers of Protection

In a move that shows the power of the Infineon-Cypress duo, the companies introduce what they term the "world’s most advanced, secured NOR Flash memory."


News Jun 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
RISC-V International Partners with GlobalPlatform to Simplify Security Design for IoT Devices and Processors

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.


News May 15, 2020 by Luke James
Maxim Integrated Unveils “World’s Most Secure IoT Microcontroller”

Maxim Integrated Unveils “World’s Most Secure IoT Microcontroller”

The MAX32520, based on the Arm Cortex-M4 processor, features physically unclonable function (PUF) technology to enhance security.


News Feb 28, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Researchers Get Ahead of Hardware Backdoors—By Creating Their Own

Researchers Get Ahead of Hardware Backdoors—By Creating Their Own

This article assesses how researchers have taken a preventative approach to security by creating their own hardware backdoors.


News Feb 21, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
ST Bases New MCUs on Arm TrustZone Technology

ST Bases New MCUs on Arm TrustZone Technology

STMicroelectronics is placing security as a high priority for their new series MCUs based on Arm Cortex-M33.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic recently announced the development of a multifunctional secure IC with the intent of strengthening IoT and industrial device security.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente
New Regulations in the UK and California Raise Stakes of IoT Security

New Regulations in the UK and California Raise Stakes of IoT Security

Government officials are proposing and ratifying laws that will push greater IoT security at the software and hardware level.


News Feb 10, 2020 by Robin Mitchell