MStar to Include Cryptography Research’s CryptoFirewall™ Security Core in Connected TV Chips
August 28 2014 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Enables first IP core-based, advanced security
for smart TV market; fully compatible with existing CAS and DRM,
providing most stringent security for premium content
Cryptography Research, the security division
of Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS), today announced that MStar
Semiconductor, Inc., a leading semiconductor company for display
and digital home solutions, has licensed the Cryptography Research
CryptoFirewall™ security core for integration into its connected TV
solution chips. The CryptoFirewall core will provide operators and
over-the-top (OTT) distributors utilizing MStar-based connected TVs
with strong hardware security to protect content and services
against piracy.
The proliferation of OTT content, along with the market
opportunity for “smart” connected televisions, has created a need
for security solutions that not only offer robust protection on par
with set-top-boxes, but also work across broad ecosystems. Through
adding in the CryptoFirewall core, MStar is taking a differentiated
approach by integrating a provider-agnostic security block that
resides within the SoC, available for all service providers.
Operators and OTT distributors can benefit from hardware-based
security that satisfies the most stringent requirements for premium
content, all while continuing to use their existing CAS and DRM
systems.
“Increasingly, consumers want the convenience of viewing all
their preferred content from their connected TV. To enable this
flexibility, connected TVs must work with multiple operators and
OTT distributors using different CAS and DRM systems. The
CryptoFirewall security core supports this complex requirement in a
unique and innovative way,” said Wayne Tsai, Marketing Director,
MStar. “The CryptoFirewall security core delivers both strong
hardware security and multi-operator flexibility in our
next-generation chips and seamlessly integrates with MStar’s TEE
environment.”
“With its proven history of delivering end-to-end semiconductor
solutions for TV and impressive market share, MStar will be able to
revolutionize security in the connected TV market,” said Paul
Kocher, president and chief scientist of the Rambus Cryptography
Research division. “The CryptoFirewall IP core solution helps
connected TVs achieve a similar level of content protection as
set-top boxes, while limiting the service providers’ internal
engineering and integration costs. These advancements in connected
TV security are critical to realizing the full potential of OTT
content; securely and seamlessly enabling consumers to receive
content from a wide range of sources directly on their TVs.”
The CryptoFirewall core is a self-contained ASIC security core
that provides a secure hardware foundation for signal security
applications. The CryptoFirewall cores enable a uniformly high
level of security across set-top-boxes and connected TVs, enabling
the next wave of secure digital distribution. The core is designed
to protect cryptographic keys and computations within a chip, even
if surrounding components are compromised. The CryptoFirewall core
is easily integrated directly into video decoding SoCs from the
leading manufacturers supplying the set-top box chip market and
now, with MStar, the leading TV silicon provider. The
CryptoFirewall core provides a robust and cost-effective solution
that is complementary with hardware and software-based conditional
access solutions, protecting against piracy of content and
services.
For additional information on CryptoFirewall technology or on
Cryptography Research visit cryptography.com.
About MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
MStar Semiconductor, Inc. (“MStar”) is a world-class leader in
Application Specific ICs (“ASIC”) with a focus on consumer
electronic products and communication applications. Since the
inception in 2002, MStar has established a strong brand and
leadership position in LCD controller, analog and digital TV and
set-top box by fully leveraging its core expertise of cutting-edge
design capabilities, continuous innovation and premier
customer-focused services. Headquartered in Taiwan, MStar has a
comprehensive global footprint of international R&D and
customer support centers to provide a full range of total solutions
for various consumer electronic applications. For more information,
please visit www.mstarsemi.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is
a leader in semiconductor security research and development.
Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher,
CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas
including tamper resistance, content protection,
anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over
seven billion security products are made each year under license
from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers
protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually.
Additional information is available at: cryptography.com.
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