Microchip Technology is improving its TrustMANAGER platform to incorporate remote administration of firmware images, cryptographic keys, and digital certificates in addition to secure code signing and Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) update delivery in order to address these issues.
International cybersecurity regulations are still being updated to reflect the changing nature of threats. Outdated firmware in IoT devices, which can pose serious security risks, is one area of particular attention.
The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which requires robust cybersecurity safeguards for digital products sold in the European Union (EU), is supported by these developments.
The CRA establishes a precedent that is anticipated to impact regulations globally, in line with standards such as the International Society of Automation (ISA)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443 security of industrial automation and control systems standards and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 303 645 baseline requirements of cybersecurity for consumer IoT.
Using Kudelski IoT’s keySTREAM Software as a Service (SaaS), Microchip’s ECC608 TrustMANAGER provides a secure authentication Integrated Circuit (IC) for managing, storing, and safeguarding cryptographic keys and certificates.
The platform assists users in safely deploying real-time firmware updates to remotely fix vulnerabilities and adhere to cybersecurity rules with the addition of FOTA services.
The TrustMANAGER development kit’s Microchip WINCS02PC Wi-Fi® network controller module has been certified against the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) for dependable and secure cloud connectivity, further improving cybersecurity compliance.
With an emphasis on network security, data protection, and fraud prevention, RED sets stringent guidelines for radio devices in the EU. All wireless devices marketed in the EU market are required to comply with RED cybersecurity regulations as of August 1, 2025.
TrustMANAGER, which is controlled by keySTREAM, addresses important issues with IoT security, fleet management, device lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance by integrating these extra services. Manufacturers of IoT devices and suppliers of industrial automation are the target market for this solution.
Leadership Comments
“As evolving cybersecurity regulations require connected device manufacturers to prioritize the implementation of mechanisms for secure firmware updates, lifecycle credential management and effective fleet deployment,” said Nuri Dagdeviren, corporate vice president of Microchip’s security products business unit. “The addition of FOTA services to Microchip’s TrustMANAGER platform offers a scalable solution that removes the need for manual, and expensive, static infrastructure security updates. FOTA updates allow customers to save resources while fulfilling compliance requirements and helping to future-proof their products against emerging threats and evolving regulations.”
Development Tools
The ECC608 TrustMANAGER is compatible with the MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and supported by Microchip’s CryptoAuth PRO development board (EV89U05A) and the CryptoAuthLib software library. The Trust Platform Design Suite (TPDS) contains a use case example including onboarding educational steps and a firmware code example to enable the keySTREAM service to AWS® with the ECC608 secure element running on a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4-based PIC32CX SG41MCU and a WINCS02PC Wi-Fi module.
Pricing and Availability
You can purchase directly from Microchip or contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.
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