{"id":5241,"date":"2024-09-11T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/xiphera-develops-quantum-resilient-hardware-security-solutions-for-space"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:14:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T16:14:00","slug":"xiphera-develops-quantum-resilient-hardware-security-solutions-for-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2024\/09\/11\/xiphera-develops-quantum-resilient-hardware-security-solutions-for-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiphera Develops Quantum-Resilient Hardware Security Solutions for Space"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Xiphera, Ltd, a Finnish company designing and implementing hardware-based security solutions, announces a project for developing quantum-resilient Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust solutions for space-grade semiconductor architectures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust solutions ensure trust in the digital hardware components and system configurations in space and satellite infrastructures.  Xiphera\u2019s implementations are based on hybrid cryptography \u2013 a combination of traditional and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) \u2013 thus ensuring the security of the system throughout its life cycle. <\/span><\/p>\n

The development project is partially financed by <\/span>the European Space Agency<\/span><\/span>, as part of its <\/span>General Support Technology Program (GSTP<\/a><\/span>). The solutions have been designed in close co-operation with <\/span>Frontgrade Gaisler<\/span><\/span>, a leading Swedish developer of space-grade electronics. Authenticated Boot is planned to be integrated into <\/span>Frontgrade Gaisler\u2019s space-grade GR765 processor<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust technologies are productised for general availability in Xiphera\u2019s <\/span>nQrux\u00ae family of Hardware Trust Engines<\/a><\/span> \u2013 highly optimised and customisable security solutions for FPGAs and ASICs. The first released product is <\/span>nQrux\u00ae Secure Boot<\/a><\/span>, available immediately for semiconductor and equipment vendors in space technology and other industrial and critical infrastructure sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe ESA project will increase European digital sovereignty and resilience both in the supply chain and underlying technology. Our IP cores have always been secure by design, and the complex solutions developed in this project require careful system design methodology\u201d says <\/span>Petri Jehkonen<\/span><\/span>, Xiphera\u2019s Director of Strategic Programs. \u201cIn addition to delivering first class cryptographic algorithms and security protocols, the technology we develop must be compatible with space-grade ASIC manufacturing processes. Xiphera\u2019s solutions are designed in pure digital logic without any hidden software components. This benefit is emphasised particularly in space-grade applications, where software components typically require significantly more complicated validation and certification paths.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe integration of Xiphera technology in our next-generation GR765 octa-core SoC provides the foundation to build systems that are resilient against cybersecurity threats\u201d says <\/span>Jan Andersson Ner\u00e9n<\/span><\/span>, Director of Engineering at Frontgrade Gaisler. \u201cThis collaboration allows our customers to meet stricter requirements while minimising impact on development effort. It also allows them to tackle both present and future challenges, including those posed by quantum computing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity elements are required today in most space systems. Sensitive elements uploaded over the air, such as software, FPGA bitstreams and telecommands need to be authenticated. Mission data, if confidential or of commercial value, must be encrypted. We are looking forward to working with Xiphera to develop quantum-resistant secure IP cores for space processing chips, namely microprocessors and FPGA\u201d says <\/span>Roland Weigand<\/span><\/span> from Microelectronics Section at ESA. <\/span><\/p>\n

About Xiphera<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Xiphera, Ltd, designs and implements hardware-based security using proven cryptographic algorithms. Our strong cryptographic expertise and extensive experience in digital system design enable us to help our customers to protect their most valuable assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer secure and highly optimised cryptographic Intellectual Property (IP) cores, designed directly for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) without software components. The broad, fully in-house designed, and up-to-date portfolio, including implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography, enables cost-effective development projects with fast time-to-market \u2013 providing peace of mind in a dangerous world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more: <\/span>www.xiphera.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

About Frontgrade Gaisler<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Frontgrade Gaisler, a Frontgrade Technologies company, is a leading global provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors and IP cores for criticalapplications, particularly in the space industry. The company\u2019s highly integrated SoC processors are known for their reliability, fault tolerance, and radiation tolerance, making them ideal for any space mission or other high-reliability application. <\/span>Find out more about space computing at <\/span><\/span>www.gaisler.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About ESA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe\u2019s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe\u2019s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www<\/a><\/span>.esa.int<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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