Network stacks make embedded IoT devices less vulnerable to attacks

IPSec provides a secure virtual channel for embedded data applications used in cars, point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, industrial equipment, and other devices requiring M2M communications. It ensures integrity, confidentiality and authentication between two devices in a network, providing strong defense against threats such as 'man in the middle' attacks and packet sniffers.

While not all embedded software for transmitting or storing embedded data is developed using recognised quality standards, HCC’s networking and security software is based on quality that can be verified. Using a formal development process, HCC delivers its IPSec/IKE module with a static analysis report based on full MISRA compliance to help developers ensure that their data is less susceptible to security risks.

HCC’s IPSec module with IKEv2 support provides all database management functionality required to administer the storage of authentication certificates and encryption keys and works seamlessly with HCC’s Embedded Encryption Module (EEM) to provide a complete security solution. Part of HCC’s MISRA-compliant TCP/IP stack, IPSec/IKEv2 conforms to HCC’s Advanced Embedded Framework, meaning that it can be dropped into any RTOS, processor, or compiler environment without the need for integration.

Dave Hughes, CEO, HCC Embedded, said, ”HCC has built its reputation on protecting the integrity of embedded data and IPSec/IKEv2 is another high-quality addition to an extensive range of networking options for our customers. Our focus on verifying software quality gives developers a level of security not previously available.”