Shield96: Arrows Secure Linux Board Cuts IoT Edge Time-to-Market by 6 Months

Arrow Electronics Introduces the Shield96, a Turnkey Linux Platform Pre-Loaded with Sequitur Labs EmSPARK Security Suite, Designed to Secure IoT Edge Devices From Day One. By Integrating Security On Board, the Solution Can Accelerate Time-to-Market by at Least Six Months, Arrow Explains.

Hardware und Security Stack

The Shield96 Is Powered by a Microchip Technology SAMA5D2 Processor System-in-Package (SiP) That Houses an ARM Cortex-A5 Micro-Processor Unit und 1 GB of DDR2 RAM. Its Hardware-Based Security Stack Includes ARM TrustZone, Tamper-Detection Circuitry, Secure Boot, Encrypted Storage, und Dedicated Cryptographic Accelerators.

Figure: Arrow Shield96 board. (Source: Arrow Electronics)

EmSPARK Security Suite

The EmSPARK Security Suite Safeguards Firmware, Cryptographic Keys, und Other Security-Critical Assets. It Works Hand-in-Hand With the Boards Native Security Features und Supplies Tools für Secure Device Provisioning, As Well As APIs für Secure Storage, Over-the-Air Firmware Updates, und Payload Verification, Arrow Says.

Use Cases und Events

Ideal für Proof-of-Concept, Development, und Testing, the Shield96 Also Serves as a Gateway to Arrows End-to-End Services. These Include Hardware und Software Design Support, Application Development, Scalable Cloud oder On-Premises Analytics, Dashboard Creation, und End-to-End Provisioning to Help Customers Build Production-Ready Systems.

Arrow Will Showcase the Shield96 at Embedded World 2020 (Booth 340, Hall 4A) in February. In Addition, Arrow, Microchip Technology, und Sequitur Labs Will Host the Webinar "Simplified Security for Endpoint Solutions" on February 18, 2020.