Android Security

Android is a mobile operating system using a modified version of the Linux kernel. Developed and promoted by Google and by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), Android allows developers to write managed Java code, controlling the device via a Google-developed Java libraries. Most of the code is released by Google under the free software and open source Apache license. At the recent Mobile World Congress, Google announced that 60,000 Android phones are shipping daily.

Comprehensive range of Android security solutions

Discretix provides a complete range of security solutions for Android based-devices. These include platform security, content protection and DRM solutions. Discretix' solutions are fully integrated with the leading vendors of processor IP and has been licensed by Tier 1 handset manufacturers.

CryptoCell for Android Security

Optimized for Android operating systems, CryptoCell® is a complete embedded security platform for a wide range of processors and devices. While overcoming the challenges of performance, power consumption and silicon footprint, CryptoCell®’s flexible and modular architecture provides an exceptional level of security. Comprised of a hardware sub-system and a middleware layer, CryptoCell® has been widely deployed by many tier-1 customers in various applications, environments and configurations.

Android Security with Multi-Scheme Content Protection Client

Discretix Multi-Scheme Content Protection Client is a future-ready solution, providing a complete implementation of the major schemes in use today including OMA DRM V1.0, OMA DRM V2.1, Microsoft WMDRM 10, Microsoft PlayReady, CPRM and OMA BCAST. In addition, this solution provides the flexibility to implement new schemes. The client has been ported to all versions of Android and utilizes existing Android components, minimizing integration and maintenance costs. In addition Discretix provides reference code to ensure that the required applications are DRM-aware. It has been ported to a large number of hardware platforms (such as TI OMAP, Qualcomm MSM, Renesas SH-Mobile, Intel Atom and more).