IAR Embedded Security

Protect embedded systems with secure boot, encryption, and IP protection, ensuring compliance with industry standards like the EU Cyber Resilience Act for long-term resilience.

Trusted Device Security with IAR

End-To-End Protection For Embedded Systems

IAR’s embedded security solutions safeguard devices from development to deployment, ensuring firmware integrity, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting intellectual property

Regulatory Compliance and Cybersecurity Assurance

Meet strict cybersecurity standards such as ETSI EN 303 645, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, and the PSTI Act, ensuring compliance and protection against evolving threats

The 4A's: A Layered Approach to Embedded Security

IAR’s security framework is built around Authentication, Active IP Protection, Anti-Rollback, and Anti-Cloning, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats and unauthorized modifications

Simplifying Embedded Security From Development To Production

Security is no longer optional—embedded systems must meet strict industry regulations. Ensuring firmware integrity with secure boot, encryption, and IP protection is key to protecting intellectual property, preventing firmware manipulation, and maintaining system reliability.

Security starts with code quality. Enforcing SEI CERT C coding standards, along with static and runtime analysis, reduces vulnerabilities, strengthens software security, and minimizes attack surfaces. A shift-left approach with DevSecOps integrates security early in development, identifying issues before they become critical and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, security legislation, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

The 4A’s: Core Security Principles For Embedded Systems

Authentication verifies device identity and prevents unauthorized access. Active IP protection safeguards software from theft and misuse. Anti-rollback and secure updates ensure only verified firmware is installed, blocking outdated versions. Anti-cloning prevents counterfeit devices from running unauthorized software.

End-To-End Embedded Security with IAR’s Solutions

IAR’s security solutions provide comprehensive protection across development and production. IAR Embedded Trust enforces security in new designs, while IAR Embedded Secure IP enhances protection for existing projects. IAR Secure Deploy safeguards provisioning, preventing overproduction and unauthorized access. Seamlessly integrated into DevOps workflows, IAR’s security framework automates validation, strengthens compliance, and secures both non-connected and IoT-enabled systems.

Trusted Security For Embedded Software Compliance

Secure Boot and Key pProvisioning

Ensures only authenticated firmware runs, protecting against malware and unauthorized code modifications

Encryption and IP Protection

Secures firmware from reverse engineering, unauthorized access, and software theft

Secure Firmware Updates

Prevents rollback attacks, ensuring only verified updates are installed, maintaining long-term device security

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Analyzes executed code in real-world conditions to detect runtime vulnerabilities

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Detects security flaws, enforces best practices, and ensures code maintainability early in development

End-To-End Security Enforcement

Covers development, pre-production, volume production, and operational life for long-term protection

Shift-Left Security And Automated Testing

Integrates security early in the development process, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment