Field Proven, Comprehensive, Embedded Flash Memory Security

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Embedded Security for Flash Memory

CryptoFlash is a complete security platform for mobile storage devices such as: flash cards, USB flash drives, and embedded flash memory.

It offers an outstanding level of security, while overcoming the challenges of:

  • Performance
  • Power consumption
  • Silicon footprint

CryptoFlash’s flexible architecture offers semiconductor vendors and device manufacturers a robust solution that can be tailored to meet today’s demanding mobile security requirements.

Countering Threats, Securing Opportunities
CryptoFlash is a driving force behind the expansion of flash memory into new markets and applications. New applications ranging from preloaded content to wireless telephony are exposing the device and its contents to a host of new opportunities and threats. CryptoFlash provides the necessary security foundation for the ongoing development of the market.

Integrated Architecture – Robust Protection

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CryptoFlash’s multi-layered architecture ensures all components of the device and its applications are secure. Discretix has registered multiple patents for the implementation of cryptographic algorithms in a way that minimizes gate count and power consumption while maximizing performance and security.

Embedded Flash Security Components

Applications & Toolkits Layer

Essential toolkits for secure implementation of applications such as Digital Rights Management, Device Management and Secure Authentication.



System Security Middleware Layer

A suite of software modules including APIs and security protocols and services to reduce time-to-market and ease integration.
Enables secure access to the low level cryptographic functions, algorithms and the Random Number Generator. Implementation requires a minimum amount of code and run-time memory.



Hardware Core Layer

The hardware layer is delivered as IP for easy integration into ICs. Discretix patented technology implements the standardized cryptographic algorithms in a way that minimizes gate count and power consumption while maximizing performance and security.
Attack-Resistant
Cryptographic Core

Discretix deploys unique and patented mechanisms to provide robust protection against:

  • Side channel attacks
  • Timing attacks
  • Fault analysis
  • Simple power analysis
  • Differential power analysis

These countermeasures span across all layers of the solution architecture.

 


Contact us for more information about the embedded security for flash memory.