Microchip Technology takes a leap to enhance its focus on the growing need for reliable cybersecurity on embedded systems.
In a step to increase security on IoT products and facilitate easier setup and management, Microchip has now announced the addition of ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM, Software as a Service (SaaS) to its Trust Platform portfolio of devices, services and tools.
The ECC608 TrustMANAGER enables the provisioning of custom cryptographic credentials at the end point through Kudelski keySTREAM, rather than relying on a static certificate chain set during manufacturing.
This allows for accurate management and updating of security credentials in the field, without the need for supply chain customization, and gives control to the end user.
keySTREAM offers a device-to-cloud solution for securing key assets end-to-end in an IoT ecosystem throughout a product’s lifecycle.
The ECC608 TrustMANAGER relies on a secure authentication IC that is designed to store and protect cryptographic keys and certificates, which are then managed by the keySTREAM SaaS.
The user can utilize the integrated silicon component and key management SaaS to establish a self-service root Certificate Authority (root CA) and a secure public key infrastructure (PKI) protected by Kudelski IoT.
This enables the user to generate and control a dynamic certificate chain and provision devices in the field upon their initial connection. Once the devices are registered in the SaaS account, they will be automatically activated in the user’s keySTREAM service through in-field provisioning.
“As the volume of connected devices rapidly increases and security standards and regulations tighten, IoT designers are seeking more efficient ways of managing their devices once products are in their customers’ hands,” said Nuri Dagdeviren, corporate vice president of Microchip’s security computing group. “Our partnership with Kudelski and adding keySTREAM to our ECC608 TrustMANAGER enables customers to manage, scale and update IoT ecosystems efficiently via a cloud-based security SaaS for in-field provisioning and certificate management.”
Security protocols and forthcoming regulations are progressively mandating the need for enhanced security infrastructure for IoT devices.
This poses a challenge due to the static nature of traditional IoT security measures, necessitating physical upgrades such as replacing security ICs in every device to ensure compliance.
With the ECC608 TrustMANAGER, the process is automated and highly scalable, allowing devices to be managed securely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle.
The ECC608 TrustMANAGER is also said to enable easy device ownership management without needing to change hardware, as security keys are updated digitally from the cloud into the device. This approach streamlines the supply chain processes for distribution partners as well.
“The ECC608 TrustMANAGER with keySTREAM marks a pivotal moment in our quest to secure the IoT landscape and make provisioning easier. Our collaboration with Microchip is not just about bringing advanced security solutions to the market, it’s about setting a new standard for smart device security across the board,” said Hardy Schmidbauer, senior vice president of Kudelski IoT. “By leveraging Microchip’s renowned semiconductor technologies alongside Kudelski IoT’s security services, we are poised to deliver protection and a new ease of provisioning for IoT device manufacturers.”
This particular dynamic in-field provisioning and device management aligns with IoT security protocols and will prove beneficial for updating device certificates to adhere to changing security regulations.
The Kudelski keySTREAM SaaS allows for ongoing updates of keys designed to prevent and protect against evolving threats and security requirements. In-field provisioning also removes the need for customization for more efficient manufacturing.
The ECC608 is the first security IC in Microchip’s TrustMANAGER series. To get started, download the Trust Platform Design Suite and test the keySTREAM use case under the ECC608 TrustMANAGER.
Pricing and Availability
The ECC608 TrustMANAGER is available starting at $0.75 each in 10,000-unit quantities. An activation fee is applied only after the device has been connected for the first time.
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