Zymbit, a leading provider of secure edge compute and IoT solutions, has officially announced the launch of new products and services’ ecosystem branded as Secure Edge Fabric, an ecosystem which is designed to deliver better business outcomes from pilot IoT deployments and beyond. Focused on addressing the competing requirements of enterprise IoT for rapid innovation cycles, long-term durability, and low cost of ownership, these products and services effectively combine the power of embedded Linux compute nodes with the low cost and adaptability of non-Linux intelligent I/O so to deliver secure edge compute and control capabilities suitable for a wide range of applications. These applications range all the way from retail automation to distributed AI models. At launch, the stated assortment packs together solutions like Bootware 1.0 unified endpoint security management tools, Secure Edge Node 400, and Tiny Nodes, each one protected by Zymbit’s core HSXM secure supervisor silicon. Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from Secure Edge Node 400, which is a third generation Linux compute node that includes a highly customizable baseboard with choice of HSxM security, an enterprise grade redundant and managed power system, expanded storage through PCIe M.2, and support for Pi Compute CM4 etc. Markedly enough, these components are also enclosed in a durable, tamper-responsive enclosure with integrated heatsink, mounting, and cable management accessories.
Next up, we have the Tiny Nodes solution, which brings forth an extremely low cost setup that is also easy to manage. In essence, Zymbit Tiny Node reference products are conceived to be produced in high volumes by OEMs and integrators. They can also operate either as a standalone or in conjunction with Secure Edge Nodes and Zymbit Bootware, which enables secure updates as well as recovery of unattended devices over long-term deployments. Anyway, moving on to HSxM Core Silicon, it expands upon the functionality of a typical Hardware Security Module by adding node supervision, safe state recovery, and secure management of cryptographically isolated file system encryption, partnering the same with over-the-air updates. More on the same would reveal how, designed for unattended hybrid edge compute applications, HSXM is able to deliver instant security upon deployment. At the same time, it also maintains upgradeability and flexibility for developers to adapt to changing application requirements. In case the given facts weren’t enough, then we must mention that HSXM further employs proven techniques, such as key derivations and security contexts, to address the challenges of managing complex fleets in a cryptographically sound and scalable manner.
Lastly, we have Bootware™ 1.0, which tends to conceive low-friction unified credential, update, and recovery management across Zymbit Linux edge compute nodes, tiny non-Linux devices, and third-party nodes deployed within the Edge Compute Fabric. When it comes to Linux nodes, Bootware also supports multiple flavors of Linux, including custom distributions, and popular higher-level IoT cloud services. Not just that, Bootware on Linux is even mindful in regards to imposing minimal restrictions on what the customer can do with the operating system, while simultaneously providing A/B/S updates, recovery, and hardening. The latter bit includes recovery from complete destruction of all software on the device. As for non-Linux devices, there the component provides cryptographic services, physical protection, updates, and integration with device, local and fleet security contexts, and more. By doing so, Bootware effectively establishes clear and unobtrusive security perimeters so to enable more capable compute nodes for the purpose of fully leveraging the flexible remote I/O capabilities and low cost of numerous tiny nodes. All in all, this particular solution arrives on the scene as well-equipped to give the Secure Edge Fabric high flexibility, high value, and appropriate security without having to choose one over the other.
