Startup integrity for embedded devices in the field
Embedded devices are potentially targets for attack for a number of reasons. They can be physically exposed endpoints to a network, making them accessible weak points, they’re often task-specific, meaning an attacker could infer a lot of information about the system they’re connected to, and they’re difficult to update after deployment. With the quantum threat, the situation becomes much more difficult, with potentially vulnerable devices already in the field, often with a long shelf-life. Rebooting these devices requires a high level of post-quantum security, to make sure that only trusted, verified software runs during updates.
PQCryptoLib-Embedded
PQCryptoLib-Embedded uses hash-based signature verification algorithms that have been specifically optimized for resource-constrained devices. This quantum-safe technology enables secure firmware integrity verification during the boot process.