Embedded Security

Trusted device security with IAR

End-to-end protection for embedded systems

IAR’s embedded security solutions safeguard devices from development to deployment, ensuring firmware integrity, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting intellectual property.

Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity assurance

Meet strict cybersecurity standards such as ETSI EN 303 645, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, and the PSTI Act, ensuring compliance and protection against evolving threats.

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The 4A's: A layered approach to embedded security

IAR’s security framework is built around Authentication, Active IP Protection, Anti-Rollback, and Anti-Cloning, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats and unauthorized modifications.

Simplifying embedded security from development to production

Security is no longer optional—embedded systems must meet strict industry regulations. Ensuring firmware integrity with secure boot, encryption, and IP protection is key to protecting intellectual property, preventing firmware manipulation, and maintaining system reliability.

Security starts with code quality. Enforcing SEI CERT C coding standards, along with static and runtime analysis, reduces vulnerabilities, strengthens software security, and minimizes attack surfaces. A shift-left approach with DevSecOps integrates security early in development, identifying issues before they become critical and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, security legislation, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

The 4A’s: Core security principles for embedded systems

Authentication verifies device identity and prevents unauthorized access. Active IP protection safeguards software from theft and misuse. Anti-rollback and secure updates ensure only verified firmware is installed, blocking outdated versions. Anti-cloning prevents counterfeit devices from running unauthorized software.

End-to-end embedded security with IAR’s solutions

IAR’s security solutions provide comprehensive protection across development and production. IAR Embedded Trust enforces security in new designs, while IAR Embedded Secure IP enhances protection for existing projects. IAR Secure Deploy safeguards provisioning, preventing overproduction and unauthorized access. Seamlessly integrated into DevOps workflows, IAR’s security framework automates validation, strengthens compliance, and secures both non-connected and IoT-enabled systems.

Explore IAR’s embedded security components

Ensure firmware integrity with secure boot, encryption, and IP protection, preventing unauthorized access, protecting intellectual property, and maintaining system reliability throughout the product lifecycle.

Product

IAR Embedded Trust

Provides a secure development framework with encryption, secure boot, and device authentication for embedded systems.

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IAR Embedded Secure IP

Safeguards embedded IP from cloning, tampering, and unauthorized access with strong encryption and device authentication.

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IAR Secure Deploy

Protects firmware during production with IP protection, anti-cloning measures, and secure provisioning workflows.

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IAR Embedded Workbench

Complete toolchain with an industry-leading compiler, debugger, and analysis tools, ensuring efficient, high-performance embedded development.

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IAR C-STAT

Detects defects, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues early with powerful static analysis for MISRA C/C++, CERT C/C++, and industry standards

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IAR Build Tools

Automates builds and testing in CI/CD pipelines with high-performance command-line tools, enabling scalable cloud and on-prem workflows.

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IAR C-RUN

Identifies runtime errors, memory leaks, and overflows, improving software reliability and debugging efficiency.

Features

Trusted security for embedded software compliance

Secure boot and key provisioning

Ensures only authenticated firmware runs, protecting against malware and unauthorized code modifications.

Encryption and IP protection

Secures firmware from reverse engineering, unauthorized access, and software theft.

Secure firmware updates

Prevents rollback attacks, ensuring only verified updates are installed, maintaining long-term device security.

Dynamic application security testing (DAST)

Analyzes executed code in real-world conditions to detect runtime vulnerabilities.

Static application security testing (SAST)

Detects security flaws, enforces best practices, and ensures code maintainability early in development.

End-to-end security enforcement

Covers development, pre-production, volume production, and operational life for long-term protection.

Shift-left security and automated testing

Integrates security early in the development process, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment.

Customer stories

Transforming challenges into success

Casio — Improving time to market

Although we increased performance, we also had to maintain power consumption, which is why we divided processing into two cores. It was a lot of work, but we were able to find a balance between improved performance and power efficiency.

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Osong Medical Innovation Foundation – Ensuring medical software certification

Quality and certification are critical for the future of high-tech medical devices. By using C-STAT, we can improve code quality while preparing for IEC 62304-certified functional safety upgrades to meet regulatory standards.

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NEWGIN – Strengthening software quality for the future

As firmware complexity grows, we see an increasing need for tools that help ensure software quality. Static analysis and CI tool integration will be key to improving reliability and maintaining high standards in development.

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VICTEK – High-quality code for secure IoT systems

Developing low-power IoT systems requires defect-free, high-quality code to ensure secure integration with optimized applications and networks, while minimizing cybersecurity risks.

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Landis+Gyr – Early bug detection with static analysis

To maintain high product quality, we need tools that catch defects early in development. C-STAT allows us to find bugs faster, reduce time to market, and streamline development costs, making it a core tool across our sites.

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FAQ

How can secure boot and key provisioning protect our firmware from unauthorized modifications?

Secure boot ensures only authenticated firmware runs on a device, protecting it from unauthorized modifications.

What are the best practices for implementing secure firmware updates in connected devices?

Best practices for secure firmware updates include encryption, authentication, and rollback protection to prevent security breaches.

How does compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act impact embedded security design?

Compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act ensures embedded devices meet the latest cybersecurity regulations.

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Embedded security

Trusted device security with IAR

End-to-end protection for embedded systems

Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity assurance

The 4A's: A layered approach to embedded security

Simplifying embedded security from development to production

The 4A’s: Core security principles for embedded systems

End-to-end embedded security with IAR’s solutions