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Improving Embedded Device Security: Securing the Applications

Modern embedded devices are much more than small-scale dedicated systems with a single mode of operation. In fact, embedded systems can host several different functions and...

How Security and Safety Regulatory Concerns Impact Public Transportation Industry

In my last blog , I discussed the changing mass transit landscape and the shift to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies to meet the industry’s changing demands. In addition...

Improving Embedded Security: Proper Runtime Selection

Selection of secure components for an embedded system is key to a secure system. Leveraging a secure RTOS, middleware, virtualization and tools significantly reduces the effort and...

Improving Embedded Security: Leverage Advanced Security Design

Trying to address a long list of security requirements for a device on a case-by-case basis is time consuming, costly and frankly not the best way to approach the problem. Two...

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Unmanned Systems: More Reports of Security Vulnerabilities

By now, you’ve likely heard the latest report of security holes in unmanned ground control systems. This time, a key-logging virus has been found on one or more hard drives at the...

13 years 1 month ago

Five Steps to Improving Embedded System Security

Embedded device security needs to be integrated into the development lifecycle of the product rather than being an afterthought. The following are high level guidelines that...

13 years 1 month ago

Medical Devices, Life Savers

There's no doubt, medical devices are saving the most precious elements of nature – people's lives. The World Health Organization's video below highlights the importance of medical...

13 years 2 months ago

Linux, Common Criteria and OS Protection Profiles

In 2011, computer and network security news stories, which were previously the preserve of specialist journals and blogs, have become commonplace in the mainstream media. There are...

13 years 2 months ago

Embedded Virtualization to Underpin Next Generation Network-Centric Operations

“Embedded virtualization” is a technology that is rapidly proliferating in global defense systems that deliver critical data to warfighters. Embedded virtualization is typically...

13 years 2 months ago

The Embedded Security Paradox

For embedded systems developers, there exists a paradox in that security for the device is a high priority or "must-have" capability but it’s at odds with market and business...

13 years 2 months ago