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IoT Security

Helping to design a safe, secure IoT of the future.

Securing the latest IoT use cases

Connecting an edge device to the IoT can be risky—these devices can serve as an illicit point of entry to the network. To help protect against these attack scenarios, NXP developed the EdgeLock® secure elements (SE) and secure authenticators (SA) with next-gen functionality, flexibility and security.

  • Security Use Cases
  • Products
  • Design Resources
  • Additional Documents

IoT Security Use Cases

From sensor data protection in industrial plants, secure Wi-Fi® connections in smart homes to controlled access to industrial networks—trust NXP's EdgeLock secure elements and authenticators to help secure your application.

Smart, secure medical devices

In the Medical Internet of Things (MIoT), where doctors and healthcare staff use connected devices to treat patients in a whole new way, NXP provides a comprehensive, FIPS standard compliant protection that safeguards privacy, secures data, and enables innovation.

  • Use Case: Smart, Secure Medical Devices
  • Webinar: How to Address Cybersecurity Requirements in Healthcare: Deep Dive into FDA and EU MDRs
  • Application Note: Secure Medical IoT Application with NXP Secure Devices (AN14252)

Smart, secure energy management

Smart meters are attractive targets for cyberattacks because they deal with sensitive information and connect to the broader utility and energy grid infrastructure. NXP provides comprehensive, third-party certified and standard-compliant protection for smart meters, and even offers solutions tailored for local regulations, such as the Smart Meter Gateway (SMGW) in Germany.

  • Use Case: Smart, secure energy management
  • Application Note: Secure smart metering with NXP secure solutions (AN13742)

Secure, FIPS- and Matter-Compliant IP Cameras

As prime targets for cyberattacks, IP cameras are some of the most vulnerable devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). NXP offers a turnkey security solution for IP cameras that turns what would otherwise be serious security risks into trusted assets for video monitoring.

  • Use Case: Secure, FIPS- and Matter-Compliant IP Cameras
  • Webinar: How to Implement Secure Architectures in Smart Cities: IP Cameras
  • Blog: Protecting IP Cameras: From Serious Security Risk to Trusted Asset, with One IC
  • Application Note: Protecting IP cameras with NXP secure solutions (AN13874)
  • Application Note: Secure attestation with EdgeLock SE05x (AN13254)

Smart, Secure EV Charging

As more Electric Vehicles (EVs) hit the road, there's a growing need to support charging in more places. To help extend the network of Electric Vehicle Source Supply Equipment (EVSE), NXP offers a turnkey solution for secure EVSEs that enables quick deployment and rapid scaling of compliant chargers in residential and commercial use cases.

  • Use Case: Smart, Secure EV Charging
  • Webinar: Accelerating eMobility in Smart Cities
  • Application Note: Smart and secure EV Charging with NXP secure solutions

Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Authentication

Using wireless chargers that aren't Qi certified can create safety and security risks for devices and their users. NXP offers a turnkey solution for Qi 1.3 wireless charging authentication, so it's easy to deliver safe, satisfying charging experiences.

  • Use case: Qi 1.3 Wireless Authentication
  • Blog: Qi Certification is Changing and We've Got You Covered

Smart Home Security - Matter

For smart homes to be truly smart, the devices that connect to the home network and the cloud need to be both interoperable and secure. The new Matter standard, enabled by NXP solutions, delivers the seamless, secure connectivity that lets smart homes live up to their promise.

  • Use case: Smart Home Security - Matter
  • Application Note: Enable Matter in smart home solutions using EdgeLock SE05x/A5000
  • Webinar: How to Secure Your Smart Home with NXP Matter Security Solutions
  • NXP Connects session: “Securing Your Smart Home: NXP Security Solutions for Matter (Project CHIP)
  • Web: NXP's Matter solutions

Secure Communication

Every communication with cloud, edge and server platforms, as well as with IoT MCUs and MPUs, needs to be protected in integrity, authenticity and confidentiality. A secure element, equipped with a toolbox of crypto algorithms and common communications protocols, enables secure Plug and Trust communication.

  • Use case: Secure Communication
  • Webinar: Enabling Secure Communication with NXP's EdgeLock SE05x Secure Element Family
  • Webinar: Utilizing Secure Communication and Cryptographic Operations with NXP's Arm®-based Processors and MCUs
  • Application Note: Binding a host device to EdgeLock SE05x
  • Application Note: EdgeLock SE05x to enhance the MCU boot sequence
  • Application Note: Ease ISA/IEC 62443 compliance with EdgeLock SE05x
  • Application Note: EdgeLock SE05x to implement TPM-like functionality

Beyond Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

In the IoT a traditional TPM, designed for the architectures and life cycles of powerful PC and tablet devices, may not be the optimal choice. A secure element, equipped with TPM functionalities, can add high-level protection in a format better suited for IoT operation.

  • Use case: Beyond Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  • Application Note: EdgeLock SE05x to implement TPM-like functionality
  • Video: TPM Functionality with EdgeLock SE05x

Securing the Industrial IoT

Integrating a secure element into an industrial device adds security and integrity to the design, by protection against unauthorized access, data manipulation and is also a convenient way to meet the strict requirements of ISA/IEC 62,443 standards.

  • Use case: Securing the Industrial IoT
  • Application Note: Ease ISA/IEC 62443 compliance with EdgeLock SE050
  • Webinar: Getting Started with EdgeLock SE050 for Industrial
  • Webinar: Factory Automation - NXP Security Solutions

Wi-Fi Credential Protection

Adding a secure element to a device, gateway or router that uses Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity simplifies network onboarding and protects the network from attack by using certificate-based authentication and government-grade encryption.

  • Use case: Wi-Fi Credential Protection
  • Application Note: EdgeLock SE050 for Wi-Fi Credential Protection
  • Video: Wi-Fi Authentication Demo with EdgeLock SE050

Late-Stage Parameter Configuration

Quickly and securely configure generic IoT devices without powering them on. Simply tapping a standard NFC-enabled smartphone or reader to the unpowered device transfers final settings, either in the factory, before shipment, or in the field, during deployment.

  • Use case: Late-Stage Parameter Configuration
  • Application Note: EdgeLock SE050 for NFC late-stage configuration
  • Video: Late-Stage Parameter Configuration

Secure Cloud Onboarding

Adding a secure element to an IoT device makes it possible to deploy secure, zero-touch connections to public and private cloud services, edge computing platforms and infrastructures, for end-to-end security from chip to cloud.

  • Use case: Secure Cloud Onboarding
  • Application note: EdgeLock SE050 for secure connection to Azure IoT Hub
  • Application note: EdgeLock SE050 for secure connection to AWS IoT Core
  • Application note: EdgeLock SE050 for secure connection to OEM Cloud
  • Video: Secure Cloud Onboarding with EdgeLock SE050

Secure Access

Adding a secure element to any application that uses a physical or logical access solution creates a higher level of protection for users, facilities and machinery, while enabling advanced features for multi-user/multi-session management and even safe online access.

  • Use case: Secure Access
  • Application note: EdgeLock SE050 for secure access control in Industrial IoT
  • Video: Secure Access for Industrial IoT with the NXP Portfolio
  • Community: Using LPC55S69 with EdgeLock SE050 and CLRC663 plus for secure access in Industrial IoT

Protect Sensor Data

Adding secure elements to a distributed sensor network protects against manipulation and unauthorized access to sensor data, so backend operation is safer and more reliable.

  • Use case: Protect Sensor Data
  • Application note: Sensor data protection with EdgeLock SE050
  • Video: Demonstrate Secure Sensor Authentication @ NXP Connects 2019

Products to Secure the IoT Edge

EdgeLock A30

Certified EdgeLock secure authenticator to support various authentication use cases and comply with emerging regulations, including Digital Product Passports.

EdgeLock SE050

Certified EdgeLock secure element family offering advanced cryptographic capabilities for diverse IoT implementations.

EdgeLock SE052F

Industry’s first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified EdgeLock secure element ensuring out-of-the-box FIPS compliance.

EdgeLock SE051

Certified EdgeLock secure element featuring applet updatability for enhanced flexibility.

EdgeLock SE051W

Certified EdgeLock secure element enabling secure UWB ranging in IoT, working alongside NXP's Trimension™ SR150.

EdgeLock SE051H

Certified EdgeLock secure element with integrated NFC functionality, streamlining secure onboarding of Matter devices in the smart home ecosystems.

EdgeLock A5000

Certified EdgeLock secure authenticator supporting both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography for authentication use cases.

Build Trust and Ensure Privacy in the Industrial and Consumer IoT

Explore how to build trust, ensure compliance, and protect critical IoT systems with NXP’s EdgeLock secure elements and authenticators.

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Design Resources

IoT Security and Authentication Training Library

  • Training

Explore a mix of different trainings around IoT security and authentication.

EdgeLock SE050 Video Library

  • Video

Explore a mix of different videos around EdgeLock SE050, including demo and getting-started videos.

Secure Authentication Community

  • Community

Get the experts' advice from the secure authentication developer community.

Development Kits

  • Development Kit
  • EdgeLock SE050 Development Kit
  • EdgeLock SE051 Development Kit
  • EdgeLock A5000 Development Kit

NXP EdgeLock SE05x Use Case: Smart, Secure EV Charging

As more EV hit the road, there's a growing need to support charging in more places. Read more about how we offer a turnkey solution for secure EVSE.

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Additional Documents

Build Trust and Ensure Privacy with NXP’s EdgeLock® Discrete solutions

Explore how to build trust, ensure compliance, and protect critical IoT systems with NXP’s EdgeLock secure elements and authenticators.

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Delivering Trusted IoT Connections with the EdgeLock 2GO Platform

See how NXP provides high-level protection needed to safeguard IoT devices from production to decommissioning.

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