Kudelski IoT and u-blox collaborate to bring advanced security to autonomous driving, drones and agricultural applications
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Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a world contributor in digital security and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and u-blox, a global provider of positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has announced that the latest u-blox X20 GNSS chipset includes a highly robust security root-of-trust (RoT) based on security IPs provided by Kudelski IoT that safeguards both the X20 chipset itself against attack but also guarantees the protection of applications and data using the X20.
A RoT is a foundational element in secure systems, providing a reliable source for critical security functions such as authentication, integrity verification and data confidentiality. In Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) applications, the RoT is crucial for ensuring the security and reliability of position, navigation and timing (PNT) data, especially in environments vulnerable to spoofing or tampering.
The new X20 platform is designed for industrial automation, automotive and other applications that require centimetre-level position accuracy in challenging environments, as well as time synchronisation applications for critical infrastructure systems and therefore highly robust security is indispensable in safeguarding the growing ecosystem of GNSS-dependent technologies and applications. The platform comes with end-to-end security functions, including system authentication via secure boot and secure firmware update, message authentication and encryption with built-in secure RoT provided by Kudelski. The platform also supports Galileo OSNMA authentication combined with advanced jamming and spoofing detection and mitigation.
“It’s really exciting to see innovative companies such as u-blox integrate our security IP into their latest and most exciting products,” said Conor Ryan, the VP of product management for Kudelski IoT.
“u-blox has always been focused on providing high quality and secure products and the X20 follows in this tradition by raising the bar in terms of its built-in security capabilities. As our products are deployed in many critical applications, we believe that highly robust hardware RoT is an indispensable feature. We are delighted to collaborate with Kudelski IoT on this topic,” said Markus Usher, the head of business unit positioning at u-blox.
For more information on Kudelski IoT’s security solutions, please visit www.kudelski-iot.com.
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