Protect IP and Deploy Secured Connected Systems with Microchip’s New CryptoAuthentication™ Device and Security Design Par...
November 20 2017 - 8:00AM
From remote cyber-attacks to the creation of counterfeit products,
security threats are wide-spread and affect all industries. When
carried out, these threats can translate into substantial losses in
service revenue, recovery costs and, perhaps most significantly, in
brand equity. Implementing robust security into new and existing
designs to protect Intellectual Property (IP) and enable trusted
authentication of connected devices is critical. To protect against
these threats, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) has created
the ATECC608A CryptoAuthentication™ device, a secure element that
allows developers to add hardware-based security to their designs.
Microchip has also established a Security Design Partner Program
for connecting developers with third-party partners that can
enhance and expedite secure designs. For more information on
Microchip’s latest security solutions, visit:
http://www.microchip.com/design-centers/security-ics/cryptoauthentication/overview
The foundation of secured communication is the
ability to create, protect and authenticate a device’s unique and
trusted identity. By keeping a device’s private keys isolated from
the system in a secured area, coupled with its industry-leading
cryptography practices, the ATECC608A provides a high level of
security that can be used in nearly any type of design. Primary
features of the ATECC608A include:
- Best-in-class key generation: The Federal
Information Processing Standard (FIPS)-compliant Random Number
Generator (RNG) generates unique keys that comply with the latest
requirements from the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), providing an easier path to a whole-system FIPS
certification.
- Boot validation capabilities for small
systems: New commands facilitate the signature validation
and digest computation of the host microcontroller (MCU) firmware
for systems with small MCUs, such as an ARM® Cortex®-M0+ based
device, as well as for more robust embedded systems.
- Trusted authentication for LoRa nodes: The
AES-128 engine also makes security deployments for LoRa
infrastructures possible by enabling authentication of trusted
nodes within a network.
- Fast cryptography processing: The
hardware-based integrated Elliptical Curve Cryptography (ECC)
algorithms create smaller keys and establish a certificate-based
root of trust more quickly and securely than other implementation
approaches that rely on legacy methods.
- Tamper-resistant protections: Anti-tampering
techniques protect keys from physical attacks and attempted
intrusions after deployment. These techniques allow the system to
preserve a secured and trusted identity.
- Trusted in-manufacturing provisioning:
Companies can use Microchip’s secured manufacturing facilities to
safely provision their keys and certificates, eliminating the risk
of exposure during manufacturing.
“Security is essential for today’s connected applications,
especially for those spanning from hardware to the cloud,” said
Nuri Dagdeviren, vice president of Microchip’s Secure Products
Group. “This is why Microchip offers both proven hardware security
solutions and an unprecedented level of partnership with leading
cloud providers, giving our customers all the building blocks to
create secure solutions that protect their IP, brand value and
revenue streams.”
In addition to providing hardware security solutions, customers
have access to Microchip’s Security Design Partner
Program. These industry-leading companies, including
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform, provide
complementary cloud-driven security models and infrastructure.
Other partners are well-versed in implementing Microchip’s security
devices and libraries. Whether designers are looking to secure an
Internet of Things (IoT) application or add authentication
capabilities for consumables, such as cartridges or accessories,
the expertise of the Security Design Partners can reduce both
development cost and time to market.
“The work done on the ATECC608A chip through our collaboration
with Microchip enables Google IoT customers to get a new offering
that provides high levels of security with a seamless onboarding
experience," said Antony Passemard, Product Management Lead for
Google Cloud IoT.
Development ToolsFor rapid prototyping of
secure solutions, designers can use the new CryptoAuth Xplained Pro
evaluation and development kit (ATCryptoAuth-XPRO-B) which is an
add-on board, compatible with any Microchip Xplained or Xplained
Pro evaluation boards.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe ATECC608A is
available for $0.56 each in 10,000 unit quantities. The
ATCryptoAuth-XPRO-B add-on development board is available for
$10.00 each.
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales
representative or authorized worldwide distributor. To purchase
products mentioned in this press release, go to Microchip’s
easy-to-use online sales channel microchipDIRECT
or contact one of Microchip’s authorized distribution partners.
ResourcesHigh-res images available through
Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):
- PR graphic:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/38318249271
- Chip shot:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/38318249941
- Block diagram:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/38318249431
About Microchip TechnologyMicrochip Technology
Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller,
mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk
product development, lower total system cost and faster time to
market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.
Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding
technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For
more information, visit the Microchip website at
www.microchip.com.
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