Hardware-based security for IoT

Protect IoT systems with hardware-based cryptography designed for performance, resilience, and secure connectivity

Protecting IoT devices and data

IoT devices are transforming industries, infrastructure, and everyday life. At the same time, increasing connectivity, growing data volumes, and resource-constrained devices create new cybersecurity challenges across connected systems.

Modern IoT environments require security designed directly into the architecture.

IoT security challenges

Connected devices often operate in environments where:

These challenges require security that protects connected devices without compromising performance or efficiency.

Solving modern IoT security challenges with hardware-based cryptography

Modern IoT systems require security that can operate efficiently in compact and resource-constrained environments while supporting high performance, secure connectivity, and growing data volumes. Implementing cryptography directly in hardware helps reduce software dependency and minimize attack surface across connected devices.

Why Xiphera for IoT?

Broad portfolio covering classical and post-quantum cryptography

Fast integration and faster
time-to-market with
ready-to-integrate IP cores

Fulfil evolving security requirements with ready-to-implement IP

Strong FPGA and ASIC support

Designed for demanding IoT
and connected environments

Hardware-based cryptography for IoT with Xiphera IP cores

nQrux® Crypto Module

Customizable hardware-based cryptographic platform for microcontrollers and SoCs, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.

TLS 1.3

Enables secure application- level communication, with fully hardware-based key handling to minimize latency and reduce exposure to software threats. Xiphera TLS 1.3 IP cores maintain a compact footprint, making them exceptionally well-suited for high-volume applications.

AES-GCM

Provides data confidentiality and authenticity for connected IoT and embedded systems while supporting efficient and high-performance secure communications.

ECC Accelerator

Designed for robust public-key operations, including encryption, digital signatures, and key exchanges, while maintaining high performance and resource efficiency across FPGA and ASIC implementations.

FAQ

How to secure IoT devices?

IoT devices are often compact, connected, and resource-constrained, making security challenging. Hardware-based cryptography helps protect devices and data while maintaining performance, efficient operation, and secure connectivity.

Why use hardware-based security for IoT?

Hardware-based security helps reduce software dependency and minimize attack surface in connected devices. It also enables predictable performance and efficient security for embedded and resource-constrained systems.

Hardware or software security for embedded devices?

Hardware-based security helps reduce software risks and minimize attack surface in connected devices. It also supports high performance, lower power consumption, and efficient security for compact IoT devices.

How to reduce attack surface in IoT devices?

Reducing software dependency and implementing security functions directly in hardware can help minimize attack surface and improve resilience in connected IoT systems.

What is the best security architecture for connected devices?

Modern connected devices benefit from security integrated directly into the architecture. Hardware-based cryptography, secure boot, and hardware root of trust help create secure and resilient IoT systems.

Benefits of hardware-based cryptography

In the first video of Xiphera’s 6-part series, we dive into the benefits of true hardware-based cryptography. Unlike software-based solutions, our hardware implementations are embedded directly into the device’s core, ensuring higher security, better performance, and lower energy consumption. Take a look and see how Xiphera is redefining data protection at its roots.