Selecting The Right Root Of Trust For Your Application And Architecture

By Bart Stevens - 06 Apr, 2023 - Comments: 0

A Root of Trust is defined as the security foundation for a semiconductor or electronic system. Any secure function performed by the device or system relies in whole or in part on this Root of Trust. Based in hardware, the Root of Trust handles the cryptographic functions, stores and manages cryptographic keys, and is typically part of the secure boot process providing the foundation for the so... » read more

Securing IoT Devices With Lightweight Cryptography

By Bart Stevens - 02 Mar, 2023 - Comments: 0

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced the selection of a new family of cryptographic algorithms called ASCON, which have been developed for lightweight cryptography applications. In this blog, we will explore what lightweight cryptography is and why it is worth considering for specific Internet of Things (IoT) use cases. In summary, lightweight cryptogr... » read more

Leveraging The Benefits Of A FIPS 140 CMVP Certified Root Of Trust IP

By Bart Stevens - 02 Feb, 2023 - Comments: 0

Expectations that security IP designs meet the highest security standards are growing rapidly. As companies face increased product development costs and time pressure, choosing an IP that has been certified demonstrates not just compliance with a standard, but offers a valuable tool to reducing overall project risk. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 is published by NIST,... » read more

Architecting Hardware Protection For Data At Rest, In Motion, And In Use

By Bart Stevens - 05 Jan, 2023 - Comments: 0

Planning the security architecture for any device begins with the security threat model. The threat model describes the types of attacks that the device or application may face and needs to be protected against. It is based on what attackers can do, what level of control they have over the product (i.e., remote, or direct access), and how much money and effort they are willing and able to spend... » read more

Industry Adoption Of Line-Rate Network Security Using MACsec

By Maxim Demchenko - 05 Dec, 2022 - Comments: 0

Network security protocols are the primary means of securing data in motion — that is, data communicated between closely connected physical devices, or between devices, and even virtual machines connected using a complex infrastructure. This article will explore Media Access Control security (MACsec) and how it can be used to provide foundational level network security for a wide range of app... » read more

Security Solutions In A World Of IoT Devices

By Marcel van Loon - 03 Nov, 2022 - Comments: 0

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are everywhere these days adding tremendous value, but unfortunately also representing unprecedented levels of risk for exploitation. Anything that is connected to the internet is potentially hackable. Securing connected devices is a challenge and is top of mind for electronics manufacturers who want to avoid the embarrassment of having their devices hacked. The... » read more

Securing Accelerator Blades For Datacenter AI/ML Workloads

By Emma-Jane Crozier - 25 Oct, 2022 - Comments: 0

Data centers handle huge amounts of AI/ML training and inference workloads for their individual customers. Such a vast number of workloads calls for efficient processing, and to handle these workloads we have seen many new solutions emerge in the market. One of these solutions is pluggable accelerator blades, often deployed in massively parallel arrays, that implement the latest state-of-the-ar... » read more

CXL 3.0: From Expansion To Scaling

By Danny Moore - 06 Oct, 2022 - Comments: 0

At the Flash Memory Summit in August, the CXL Consortium released the latest, and highly anticipated, version 3.0 of the Compute Express Link (CXL) specification. This new version of the specification builds on previous generations and introduces several compelling new features that promise to increase data center performance and scalability, while reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO). ... » read more

Securing The Semiconductor Supply Chain With Secure Provisioning

By Joseph Gow - 01 Sep, 2022 - Comments: 0

The level of awareness of supply chain risks is rising and threats are being seen on many fronts. The Semiconductor Industry Association has reported instances of counterfeit parts being detected in critical systems, such as medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. The scope, scale, and urgency of the problem are getting the attention of industry and government alike. The semicon... » read more

Building Trust Through Certification Of Security Solutions

By Stuart Kincaid - 04 Aug, 2022 - Comments: 0

Certification is all around us in our daily lives. When it comes to making decisions, we look for certain labels, stamps, and symbols indicating that products and services have been assessed or tested. If you are buying a new car, you may review NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test results. If you are getting electrical work done at your home, you will choose a certified professional. And if ... » read more

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