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EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

What atsec offers
An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system that is completely encapsulated by the device it controls or monitors. Some examples of embedded systems are information systems integrated into cars, trains, or airplanes, and process controllers in industrial production systems.

Use of embedded systems in complex products results in IT security challenges to protect the information contained in the embedded system and information as it is transmitted to and from the embedded system via private networks or the Internet.

atsec consultants offer system security design (including cryptographic function and protocol design, and analysis/verification consulting), and security testing and evaluation services for embedded systems.

Why our services are important to you
Designing a product incorporating embedded systems typically focuses on cost and reliability, but it is also essential to design for security considerations, including designing cryptographic functions and protocols to protect information during all phases. Embedded systems often operate in a dedicated environment with very specific operational conditions and threat scenarios. It is therefore important to take those specific conditions and threats into account when designing the security functions for an embedded system. As an example, a cryptographic function or protocol that is well-accepted and used in general purpose systems might be inadequate for the environment of an embedded system, allowing an attacker to bypass the security functions. atsec’s design consulting, and security testing and evaluation services can help ensure that the embedded solutions you build into your product are secure, as well as practical.