Root of Trust IP
Ensuring the system security by safeguarding the integrity, authenticity, freshness, and confidentiality of assets The KSE portfo…
Overview
KSE is a programmable and modular silicon-proven hardware Root of Trust IP delivering embedded security for advanced semiconductor designs. Offered off-the-shelf and certification-ready, it integrates seamlessly across diverse technology nodes.
Fully self-contained, KSE embeds all essential security mechanisms without relying on the host SoC. Its optimized architecture ensures strong protection with efficient power, area, and performance. Scalable across multiple verticals, KSE reduces design risk, accelerates time-to-market, and enables secure, compliant, high-performance semiconductor products.
Embedded Security IP Functions
- Secure Boot & Update Services: Ensures devices boot trusted firmware and receives authenticated updates throughout the product lifecycle.
- Secure Debug & Provisioning: Enables controlled debug access and secure device enrolment with pre-loaded credentials. Key Management: Supports robust generation, storage, and lifecycle handling of cryptographic keys.
- Attack Resistance: Shields sensitive operations from side channel and fault injection attacks.
- Hardware-Accelerated Cryptography: Delivers high performance cryptographic operations.
- Programmability: Enables post-deployment upgrades, that evolve to security requirements.
Key features
KSE delivers comprehensive services and real value across every stage of the chipset lifecycle:
- Tailored & Modular: Pre-validated IP with defined security levels, suitable for single-chip use or integration into broader security platforms.
- Effortless integration: All-in-one integration package with complete drivers and built-in PSA Cryptoprocessor support.
- Certification Services: Support from Target of Evaluation definition to lab assessment and certification.
- Security Surveillance & Maintenance: Continuous monitoring, threat analysis, and remediation to ensure deployed products remain secure.
- Expert Support: Best-in-class security experts guide the full product lifecycle.
- FPGA Designs: Delivers security solutions tailored for FPGA-based implementations.
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Applications
- Automotive: Secures ADAS, infotainment, and EV modules reliably.
- Consumer Devices: Protects smart home, wearables, and connected appliances.
- Industrial & Critical Infrastructure: Safeguards IoT, factory automation, and smart infrastructure.
- Telecom & Networking: Ensures integrity for 5G, routers, and edge devices.
- Financial & Payment Systems: Secures transactions across payment terminals and digital wallets.
- Defense & Government: Provides advanced security for military, government, and aerospace.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions about Root of Trust IP cores
What is Root of Trust IP?
Root of Trust IP is a Root Of Trust IP core from Kudelski Labs listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this Root Of Trust?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Root Of Trust IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.