STMicroelectronics and KLEPEX have released a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant cryptographic technology platform reference design for security applications using industrial-grade chips. This platform based on the STM32 microcontroller will help design engineers and manufacturers design and develop highly secure FIPS-compliant solutions for applications requiring cryptographic function certification.

In addition to consumer and enterprise applications, industrial applications in healthcare, home automation, and security, security access control systems, and portable data storage are examples.



Tony Kayrouz, Vice President of Microcontrollers in the U.S., stated, “KlepX was able to enhance the reference platform for secure portable storage devices by applying the advanced security features of the STM32,” and added, “Designers and manufacturers can now respond to security requirements cost-effectively and in a timely manner, with the quality of this reference platform—proven by FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification—combined with the benefits of using high-quality commercial-grade products instead of military-grade ones.”

"Public and enterprise privacy and security demands are higher than ever," said Lev Volotin, CEO of KLEPEX. "Security solutions DataLock and DataLock BT, utilizing ST and KLEPEX technologies, enable designers and manufacturers to develop simple-to-use and cost-effective FIPS 140-2 compliant solutions, and allow lawful operators to certify devices and systems that require FIPS compliant solutions."