Protect IP and deploy secured connected systems with new security design

Microchip's new ATECC608A CryptoAuthentication device offers a secure element allowing developers to add hardware-based security to their designs, and a Security Design Partner Programme for connecting developers with third-party partners who can improve and expedite secure designs. The combination of proven hardware security solutions and an unprecedented level of partnership serves to protect against security threats covering remote cyber-attacks to the creation of counterfeit products. These threats are wide-spread and affect all industries and can turn into substantial losses in recovery costs, service revenue and perhaps, most significantly, in brand equity. Implementing strong security into new and existing designs to protect IP and facilitate trusted authentication of connected devices is critical. The foundation of secured communication is the ability to create, protect and authenticate a device’s unique and trusted identity. By keeping a device’s private keys isolated from the system in a secured area, coupled with its industry-leading cryptography practices, the ATECC608A provides a high level of security that can be used in nearly any type of design.