Last week, Bits & Pieces embarked on a deep dive of the ATECC108 solution, an elliptical curve cryptography (ECC) product. Today, we will be taking a closer look at Atmel’s Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides a strong hardware-based public key (RSA) for both personal computers and embedded processors on a single chip. Essentially, the […]
The Atmel Certified-ID security platform prevents unauthorized reconfiguration of an edge node to access protected resources on the network. Atmel has announced a comprehensive security platform that enables businesses of all sizes to assign certified and trusted identities to devices joining the secure Internet of Things. The Atmel Certified-ID security platform prevents unauthorized reconfiguration of […]
It’s worth noting that security breaches rarely involve breaking the encryption code; hackers mostly use techniques like spoofing to steal the ID. The advent of security coprocessor that offloads the provisioning task from the main MCU or MPU is bringing new possibilities for the Internet of Things product developers to secure the edge device at […]
When it comes to the Internet of Things, you’re only as a strong as your weakest link. The notion of security being only as strong as its weakest link is especially true for the Internet of Things. When it comes to connected devices, security must be strong at all layers, closing any possible open doors and windows that […]
The MPU and MCU worlds are constantly converging and colliding, and the difference between them is not a mere on-off switch — it’s more of a sliding bar. In February 2015, BMW reported that it patched the security flaw which could allow hackers to remotely unlock the doors of more than 2 million BMW, Mini […]
The IoT recipe comprises of three key technology components: Sensing, computing and communications. In 2014, a Goldman Sachs’ report took many people by surprise when it picked Atmel Corporation as the company best positioned to take advantage of the rising Internet of Things (IoT) tsunami. At the same time, the report omitted tech industry giants like […]
Data security is becoming a virtual battleground — evident by the number of major data breaches that have broken out at retailers such as Target, Staples, Dairy Queen, Home Depot and EBay, at major banks such as JP Morgan, and at many other institutions worldwide. The recent spate of security viruses such as Heartbleed, Shellshock, Poodle, and […]
Security matters now more than ever, so why isn’t security a standard feature in all digital systems? Luckily, there is a standard for security and it is literally standards-based. It is called TPM. TPM, which stands for Trusted Platform Module, can be thought of as a microcontroller that can take a punch, and come back for […]
The CryptoCape – which recently made its debut on SparkFun – is a dedicated security daughterboard for the BeagleBone designed in collaboration with Cryptotronix’s Josh Datko, which features Atmel’s Trusted Platform Module and SHA-256 Authenticator. HackADay’s Brian Benchoff was lucky enough to catch up with Josh and asked him to break down how the nifty device works. “If you need to add security […]
Atmel has become the world’s first supplier to be awarded full FIPS 140-2 certification for its AT97SC3204 series of trusted platform modules (TPM). According to Todd Slack, Atmel’s Product Line Manager of Trusted Platform Solutions, the AT97SC3204 lineup now offers customers the highest level of confidence in hardware security for a wide range of computing […]
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