Exclusive cyber-security proofing modules from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics introduced two state-of-the-art security modules that provide an industry-validated shield to protect computers and smart connected devices against cyber-attacks. The new STSAFE Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) store system-authentication data such as cryptographic keys and software measurements in inaccessible and unalterable hardware, offering an industry-standardized way to protect PCs and servers, as well as other home and office equipment such as printers, copiers, home gateways, network routers, and switches. This protected storage prevents attackers from interfering with the device’s integrity, stealing private data, or taking over the system to gain unauthorized access or privileges that would put the system, data, or its network at risk. “Robust security is central to maintaining trust in the rapidly growing number of smart connected devices that support the way we live and work,” said Marie-France Florentin, General Manager, Secure Microcontrollers Division, STMicroelectronics. “Our state-of-the-art security modules combine the latest trusted computing technology with value-added features that enable superior protection for end-users’ privacy and safety.” The Trusted Computing Group’s latest TPM 2.0 specification adds extra features over and above the earlier TPM 1.2[1], including cryptographic algorithms and support for user hierarchies. The...