Cybersecurity for the IoT: How Trust Can Unlock Value Currently, IoT is at a crossroads, facing a decision between continued incremental value in siloed clusters or unlocking massive value as a fully interconnected ecosystem. The integration of IoT and cybersecurity is crucial for this transition, as cybersecurity risks are a

Formal Methods: The Optimal Approach for Developing Secure Operating Systems in Embedded Devices In the realm of cybersecurity for embedded devices, the development of a secure operating system (OS) is a critical challenge. Among various techniques, formal methods have emerged as a highly effective approach. Here’s why. Formal methods involve

Recent Cyber Threats in Smart Homes: A Wake-Up Call Before diving into the importance of cybersecurity in smart homes, it’s crucial to understand the real-world risks with two recent examples: Smart Thermostat Hack: In a notable incident, hackers gained control over a smart thermostat system in several homes. They manipulated

Trusted Computing Base A Trusted Computing Base (TCB) comprises all parts of a computing system that provide a securing operating environment.  The TCB extends beyond system software and can include the underlying hardware, firmware used for booting and other purposes, the operating system and device drivers, virtualization software (if any),

Secure-by-Design – What it really means For decades, device security took a back seat to considerations of feature/functionality – responsiveness, connectivity, UX, etc. – and to protecting OEM intellectual property.  Architects and developers typically deferred the issue of cybersecurity to the networks and locales where their devices were deployed, relying

How is embedded security unique?   Not a week goes by without news of breaches and exploits that expose corporate networks and regular end-users to risks to data, identity, and more broadly, well-being. With the increasing sophistication of both computer systems and of the cybercrimes that plague them, no system