These devices must be designed to
withstand sophisticated attacks
because the potential damage from a
breach can be catastrophic.
On the other hand, for low-risk devices
with limited impact, simpler security
measures such as secure boot, password-
based access protection, software-based
encryption of connection, and regular
software updates may suffice. These
devices do not necessarily require the high
cost or complexity of advanced security
features because the consequences of a
breach are more manageable.
This perspective does not mean that
security can be ignored for these
devices but rather that the investment
should match the level of risk. No
system can ever be 100% secure, but
the goal is to apply security measures
that appropriately reduce the likelihood
of a breach while keeping costs and
operational inefficiencies in check.
NXP helps its customers take the right
security posture by
• Providing OEMs with a portfolio of scalable
security solutions to address various risk
and security levels at the edge.
• Providing resilient solutions,
including crypto-agility, post-
quantum cryptography support, and
key management services such as
EdgeLock
®
2GO.
• Offering products developed following a
security-by-design approach based on
NXP EdgeLock
®
Assurance Program.
C h a p t e r 3 | P r o p o r t i o n a l i t y o f R i s k – I n t r o d u c t i o n t o R i s k / T h r e a t A n a l y s i s
Conducting a risk and threat
analysis for edge applications is
essential to uncover vulnerabilities
unique to decentralized
environments, enabling tailored
security measures and resilience
against evolving threats."
Ali Akbar Pammu
Team Lead, Consulting And Engineering, PCSO, Continental
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