EcHSM – Firmware for Hardware Security Modules

Introduction

The ecHSM is a robust and secure firmware solution designed for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), providing advanced security features to protect embedded systems in industries such as automotive, industrial automation, IoT, and aerospace. With its comprehensive suite of security functionalities, ecHSM ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of critical data and operations. Whether for secure communication, key management, or system integrity, ecHSM is the ultimate solution for safeguarding your hardware against cyber threats and unauthorized access.

Key Features

1. Secure Protection of Bus Communication

  • Ensures secure and encrypted communication between devices on the bus, protecting against eavesdropping, tampering, and replay attacks.

2. Secure Hashing

  • Supports industry-standard hashing algorithms (e.g., SHA-256, SHA-3) for data integrity verification and secure storage of sensitive information.

3. Secure Key Exchange

  • Implements secure key exchange protocols (e.g., ECDH, DH) to enable safe communication channels and protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

4. Signing of Applications

  • Provides cryptographic signing of applications and firmware to ensure authenticity and prevent unauthorized modifications.

5. Signature Verification

  • Verifies the integrity and authenticity of signed applications, firmware, and data to prevent tampering and ensure trustworthiness.

6. Secure Boot

  • Ensures that only authenticated and authorized firmware or software can boot on the device, protecting against malicious code execution.

7. Secure Debug

  • Restricts debug access to authorized personnel only, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data and system internals.

8. Secure Flashing

  • Protects firmware updates and flashing processes with encryption and authentication, ensuring only authorized updates are applied.

9. Secure Certificate Handling

  • Manages digital certificates securely, including storage, verification, and revocation, to enable trusted communication and authentication.

10. IP Protection

  • Encrypts the main program flash to protect intellectual property (IP) from reverse engineering and unauthorized access.

11. OEM specific features

  • A turnkey solution offering pre-qualified OEM-specific configurations with native support for proprietary protocols and functions (e.g. Vehicle Key Manangement / VKMS), ensuring seamless compatibility and optimized performance for specialized systems

Applications

  • Automotive:

    • Secure communication between ECUs, firmware updates, and protection of vehicle data.
    • Compliance with automotive security standards like ISO 21434 and UNECE R155.

  • Industrial Automation:

    • Protection of industrial control systems (ICS) and secure communication in IIoT environments.

  • IoT Devices:

    • Secure boot, firmware updates, and communication for smart devices and edge nodes.

  • Aerospace:

    • Secure avionics systems, flight control, and communication networks.
    • Compliance with DO-326A and DO-356A standards.

  • Consumer Electronics:

    • Protection of intellectual property and secure firmware updates for connected devices.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Security: Protects against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
  • Compliance: Meets industry standards for security and safety (e.g., ISO 21434, DO-326A, FIPS 140-2).
  • Flexibility: Adaptable to various hardware platforms and use cases.
  • Ease of Integration: Designed for seamless integration with existing systems and workflows.
  • Future-Proof: Supports modern cryptographic standards and protocols.

Technical Specifications

  • Supported Algorithms:
    • Hashing: SHA-256, SHA-3
    • Key Exchange: ECDH, DH
    • Encryption: AES, ChaCha20
    • Signing: ECDSA, RSA-PSS
  • Secure Boot: Authenticated boot process with cryptographic verification.
  • Secure Debug: Role-based access control for debugging.
  • Secure Flashing: Encrypted and authenticated firmware updates.
  • Certificate Handling: X.509 certificate support with secure storage.
  • IP Protection: Flash encryption for main program memory.

With ecHSM, you can trust that your hardware is protected by state-of-the-art security features. Safeguard your systems, data, and intellectual property with our advanced firmware solution for Hardware Security Modules.

Contact

For more information, a demo, or personalized consultation, contact us at sales@easycore.com or visit our website https://www.easycore.com/contact.