A solution that allows developers to easily add powerful security features to existing applications and produce them immediately, even in the post-development phase of software development, is attracting attention from developers.

IAR, a global provider of embedded development software and services, announced on the 13th that it is launching IAR Embedded Secure IP.

IAR Embedded Secure IP enables software managers, engineers, and project managers to quickly upgrade their existing products with unique and flexible security features at every stage of design, from production to manufacturing.

Customers can now deploy security software themselves or begin mass production with IAR's authorized partners, such as Hi-Lo Systems or EPS Global.

As security regulations and requirements become increasingly stringent, embedded developers need the flexibility to add security features to their products' firmware applications at any time throughout the product lifecycle.

With IAR Embedded Secure IP, customers using MCU-based systems no longer need to revisit their software development processes.

Additionally, you can easily integrate embedded security features into your firmware applications even in the later stages of development.

This solution uses data obfuscation to protect sensitive data and program encryption to prevent running applications from being hidden.

Additionally, IAR Embedded Secure IP implements the latest standards for operational data protection using digital signatures and device keys, and provides dynamic and customer-specific key generation, injection, and provisioning capabilities.

This solution prevents piracy and secures customers' IP by leveraging unique device IDs or features.

IAR Embedded Secure IP encrypts developers' code and applications, safely transferring customers' intellectual property (IP) to a unique, authenticated device.

IAR's 'Anti-cloning' creates unique identification information for software applications and device hardware to prevent counterfeiting and overproduction during the production process, and 'Active IP protection' provides encryption functions that ensure secure device access, ensuring the security of customers' IP, including applications, libraries, and other assets.

Leveraging IAR Embedded Secure IP, customers can implement security features even in the later stages of development.

To provide customers with the easiest-to-use environment, IAR Embedded Secure IP is highly compatible with any third-party library or secure boot management mechanism.

IAR provides small, easy-to-use code tools that enable easy integration of security features even on small, low-cost devices with small memory footprints.

After securing the software, customers can then secure their devices themselves using a hardware security module (HSM) from IAR Embedded Security Solutions. You can distribute the software or start mass production with an IAR official partner such as Hi-Lo Systems or EPS Global.

“IAR Embedded Secure IP makes it easy to integrate security features at any stage of the product life cycle,” said Ada Lu, senior product marketing manager at IAR Embedded Security Solutions. “IAR’s tools, which enable security features to be implemented even later in the development process, give customers flexibility during the development process and the flexibility to respond to new security requirements in the future.”