Cybersecurity news addresses developments in protecting electronic systems against hacking, data breaches, and malware. Coverage includes secure hardware modules, encryption technologies, and AI-driven threat detection. As electronics become more connected, cybersecurity is vital for safeguarding sensitive data and system integrity in IoT, automotive, and industrial applications. For Electronics Weekly readers, cybersecurity updates provide essential guidance on design best practices and emerging solutions ensuring product and network security in the evolving electronics landscape.
CEA-Leti and Soitec are to use the natural attributes of fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) to enhance the cybersecurity of integrated circuits. “With FD-SOI’s advantages against laser fault injection attacks due to its thin-film architecture and channel isolation, the technology presents a compelling foundation for next-generation secure IC design,” according to French semiconductor research lab Leti. The two organisations aim to gain ...
Software company Vector has gained ISO/SAE 21434 certification for its vehicle hardware security modules firmware. ISO/SAE 21434 sets cybersecurity risk limits for road vehicles throughout their life cycle. The firmware is called Microsar HSM, and it was certified using Infineon Aurix TC3xx MCUs, which have Infineon’s proprietary TriCore cores. “The ISO/SAE 21434 certification of Microsar HSM confirms the use of ...
Arm has pre-integrated intellectual property for designers of AI-defined vehicle ICs. “Capabilities like real-time driver monitoring, predictive maintenance and adaptive in-vehicle infotainment, that were once limited to premium models, are becoming the standard across all tiers of new vehicles,” according to the company. “At the same time, automotive development complexity continues to grow, with evolving safety requirements and increasing demands ...
Undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, have been found in solar power inverters and energy storage batteries, according to Reuters. There is little additional information at this time: the news organisation has not been able to discover the identity of the manufacturers affected, and is not naming its human sources. While these undocumented links could simply be alternative routes for ...
UK start-up SCI Semiconductor has raised £2.5m towards developing its security-enhanced microcontroller based on CHERI, a memory securing framework developed by the University of Cambridge and supported by the UK and US governments. The investment was from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), and ...
STMicroelectronics has announced a series of AI-enabled and security-enabled industrial and IoT microcontrollers: STM32MP235. The parts have dual Arm Cortex-A35 cores (1.3 or 1.5GHz depending on version), a 400MHz Cortex-M33 and an 0.6Top/s neural network accelerator. On board is a 400MHz VeriSilicon GC8000UL 3D GPU capable of up to 66.5Mtriangle/s or 400Mpixel/s, Open GL ES 3.2.8 or Vulkan 1.2. This ...
Espressif has announced PSA Level 2 certification for its ESP32-C6 RISC-V MCU. “PSA certification aligns with upcoming regulations including the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act, the US Cybersecurity Improvement Act, the EU Radio Equipment Directive, and the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure [regime],” according to Espressif. “Achieving PSA Level 2 certification signifies that the ESP32-C6’s PSA root-of-trust has undergone ...
A technology entrepreneur with a background in semiconductor and cybersecurity tells Caroline Hayes about her passion for seeking out and supporting new and emerging technology. Describing herself as an engineer “by heart and by training,” Margaret says she has always been passionate about bringing the next generation of technology, which solves peoples’ challenges and has a positive impact on our ...
Texas Instruments has introduced two series of real-time microcontrollers in the run-up to Electronica today. F29H85x series is built on the company’s 64bit C29 DSP core and has an architecture designed with safety and security in mind. “Featuring diagnostics and error-checking mechanisms, the F29H85x series was engineered for compliance with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 automotive and industrial safety standards, ...
Ultimately, the Cyber Resilience Act will be crucial in combating cybercrime. Martin Grossen explains the OS choices to be considered. Choosing an operating system (OS) is an important decision that dictates how users interact with their computer. The division between Linux and Windows is blurring as both evolve. An informed choice therefore requires understanding the key differences, the pros and ...
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