IoT Identification with SpearID
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into our daily lives goes beyond mere convenience; they have become an essential part of our critical infrastructure. Whether it's smart thermostats or health monitoring devices, the widespread adoption of IoT technology brings forth substantial security risks. Every connected device serves as a potential gateway for cyber threats, opening the door to unauthorized access to personal information, service disruptions, and even the hijacking of devices for malicious purposes.
It is crucial to emphasize the importance of incorporating security measures into IoT devices right from the start. Unlike conventional IT systems, which can be patched and updated to address vulnerabilities, the widespread and varied nature of IoT devices poses challenges for post-deployment updates. As a result, manufacturers must give top priority to security during the design phase, integrating strong encryption, secure authentication techniques, and regular security updates as essential elements of IoT products.
Spear Innovations proposes Security chips and MCUs for IoT devices for the following applications:
Secure Elements for telecommunications
- Connected IoT devices
- Smart Mobility applications
- eSIM and eSE applications
Secure MCU
- Point-of-Sale devices
- Smart locking applications
- Code recognition
Supported security technologies and cryptographic algorithms include:
- ES/TDES, AES, SM4 symmetric algorithms
- RSA, ECC, SM2 asymmetric algorithms
- SHA1, SHA224, SHA256, SM3 hash algorithms
- Synchronous, multi-controller/multi-target single-ended, serial communication bus (I2C)
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
- ISO/IEC 7816