Enables new projects to be prototyped in minutes across a
rapidly expanding variety of security use cases
New Delhi, May 19, 2021 — In 2019, Microchip Technology released its Trust Platform for its CryptoAuthentication™ family, bringing the industry’s first pre-provisioned solutions for hardware-based secure elements to companies of all sizes that want an easy way to implement secure authentication. Today, the company is further enhancing this service with the latest enhancements to its Trust Platform Design Suite (TPDS) — its dedicated software platform for device configuration and onboarding to Microchip secure provisioning services for embedded security.
TPDS version 2 (v2) software now enables Microchip partners to add use cases to its rich security solutions onboarding ecosystem, further expanding developers’ already broad options for implementing best-in-class security. It also now includes support for additional security solutions such as the TA100, the first cryptographic companion device for the automotive market.
Streamlining
Development
It can take an experienced firmware engineer months to specify an application’s threat model and develop a security use case that encompasses all necessary measures related to secure authentication, secure boot, IP protection, and more. The two main challenges are configuring the device’s security boundaries and provisioning secrets including private keys as well as symmetric secrets and other forms of secret data.
The
TPDS software simplifies this process by providing pre-defined use cases
addressing the most common market requirements. It is available with two of the
three Trust Platform flows – Trust&GO and TrustFLEX. These programs enable
new secure projects to be prototyped in a matter of minutes with TPDS v2, while
giving customers options based on the size of their deployment, use case
requirements, and how much customization they need:
·
Trust&GO -- Devices are pre-defined
and pre-provisioned, off-the-shelf, for secure cloud authentication in both TLS-based
and LoRaWAN-based networks, with a Minimum Orderable Quantity (MOQ) of just ten
units.
·
TrustFLEX -- Customers can
use this program’s pre-configured devices either with default generic
certificates or their own credentials (Custom PKI), while benefitting from an
even broader range of predefined uses cases than are available with the
Trust&GO program.
To
address the most demanding use cases, Microchip’s TrustCUSTOM family gives customers
the freedom to fully define the secure authentication configuration and fully
customize secure key storage.
With
its fully integrated onboarding flow, the TPDS v2 software allows a customer to
select a security solution, validate its use case, prototype it, and then start
the process of secure provisioning, all in a few simple steps.
“Our
TPDS v2 software makes it easy for developers to comply with existing standards
and upcoming regulations for embedded system security by making security best
practices an integral piece of an intuitive and streamlined process,” said Nuri
Dagdeviren, vice president of Microchip’s secure products business unit. “We
will continue helping our customers accelerate time-to-market and win long-term
business through reliable hardware and secure solutions. TPDS will also support
onboarding and provisioning services for Microchip security solutions beyond secure
elements.”
Third-Party
Integration
One of the biggest advantages of TPDS v2 is that it enables third-party partners to add their own use cases to improve customer options for secure element onboarding and security features. Among Microchip’s partners is EBV Elektronik (Avnet Group). EBV Elektronik enables TPDS v2 users to connect to the Avnet IoTConnect Cloud quickly and securely through the ATECC608B TrustFlex configuration using the EBV-IoT “Secure Shield” evaluation kit. More information available here.
“We have a strong relationship with Microchip and are very excited
to be part of the Trust Platform Design Suite v2 initiative that makes scalable
security available for all customers, on both the silicon and cloud side,” said
Antonio Fernandez, vice president of technical development at EBV Elektronik.
“Embracing best practices is an essential step in achieving our mutual goal of
offering all customers the best security platform available. We believe the
TPDS enhancements provide one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways for
us to continue our leadership role in helping customers deploy best-in-class
solutions.”
How the
Software Works
The
Trust Platform Design Suite v2 allow users to:
·
Onboard with security
through training videos and interactive application notes spanning a variety of
use cases.
·
Develop their applications
based on the selected use cases, finalize the security solution configuration,
and perform the secret key exchange.
· Procure verification samples and start production.
Development Tools
The
Trust Platform Design Suite is supported on Windows and macOS environments. The
TA100 configurator is only available for the Windows platform.
Pricing
and Availability
Microchip’s open-source Trust Platform Design Suite is
available for download on
Microchip’s website
at no cost for Trust&GO and TrustFLEX flows. The site also allows access to
training videos, interactive application notes, C code and other project
support. TrustCUSTOM software extensions for TPDS are available under NDA and
can be purchased through Microchip’s purchasing
portal at
$20.00 each.
For
additional information, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized
worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s website.
Resources
High-res images
available through Flickr (feel free to publish):
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of
smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use
development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to
create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and
time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 120,000 customers
across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense,
communications and computing markets. 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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