SEC-Line Elements – Security Building Blocks for Embedded Computers by Kontron

SEC-Line Elements from Kontron delivers a comprehensive suite of security building blocks designed specifically for embedded computing environments where digital security is paramount. As autonomous devices proliferate across industries, these systems face increasing attack surfaces while remaining deployed in the field for extended periods without operator supervision. The SEC-Line Elements platform addresses the three fundamental security threats of confidentiality, integrity, and availability through hardware-enforced root of trust mechanisms and proven encryption technologies. The APPROTECT feature provides guaranteed integrity by preventing application hacking, absolute confidentiality through encryption that prevents reverse engineering, and copy protection to prevent unauthorized system cloning. Using security technology from an industry leader in IP protection, application executable code is encrypted at rest and only decrypted in memory when proper keys stored in the dedicated hardware secure element are available. The Trusted Boot mechanism relies on TCG international standards using a Trusted Platform Module to measure all boot components including firmware, bootloader, and operating system through hash values, detecting any single bit change compared to reference values. TPM Authentication ensures private keys for secure network connections like HTTPS are stored and used under hardware protection, never exposed to potential theft. The Secure Boot feature restricts embedded computers to boot only properly signed code from UEFI BIOS firmware, preventing unauthorized software execution. Additionally, the Software Vulnerability Watch service provides ongoing monitoring of published vulnerabilities affecting deployed configurations, helping customers manage long lifecycle security challenges. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Kontron cybersecurity solutions.