Fortifying Energy Automation with Scalable, Compliant Security

When a leading energy automation provider faced the challenge of safeguarding critical systems and meeting stringent compliance requirements, Lynx delivered. With VigiShield, the client achieved secure boot, PKCS11-based key management, and reliable update mechanisms that future-proof their systems while meeting tight timelines.

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Challenge

Solutions Rooted in Proven Security Principles

From Buildroot to Yocto: Scalable Platforms for Tomorrow's Needs
Transitioning from a Buildroot environment to Yocto unlocked scalability and maintainability for the client’s i.MX7 and i.MX6 platforms. By unifying their systems, Lynx provided a consistent, secure foundation across product lines—streamlining updates, reducing complexity, and enabling long-term compliance.

Secure Boot: A Strong Chain of Trust
Using VigiShield, Lynx implemented secure boot with cryptographic keys stored in on-chip fuses. This ensured software authentication and a robust chain of trust from the bootloader to the root filesystem, protecting against unauthorized access.

Reliable Updates with A/B Partitioning
Unreliable updates can lead to costly downtime. Lynx solved this with a secure A/B partitioning system, incorporating a fallback mechanism that allows recovery in case of failures. For the client, this meant confidence in every deployment.

Solution

Solutions Rooted in Proven Security Principles

From Buildroot to Yocto: Scalable Platforms for Tomorrow's Needs
Transitioning from a Buildroot environment to Yocto unlocked scalability and maintainability for the client’s i.MX7 and i.MX6 platforms. By unifying their systems, Lynx provided a consistent, secure foundation across product lines—streamlining updates, reducing complexity, and enabling long-term compliance.

Secure Boot: A Strong Chain of Trust
Using VigiShield, Lynx implemented secure boot with cryptographic keys stored in on-chip fuses. This ensured software authentication and a robust chain of trust from the bootloader to the root filesystem, protecting against unauthorized access.

Reliable Updates with A/B Partitioning
Unreliable updates can lead to costly downtime. Lynx solved this with a secure A/B partitioning system, incorporating a fallback mechanism that allows recovery in case of failures. For the client, this meant confidence in every deployment.

Results

That Drive Confidence and Compliance

Lynx delivered measurable results that exceeded expectations:

  • 100% Secure Boot Compliance: Established a seamless, auditable chain of trust.
  • Enhanced Data Security: NAND encryption protected sensitive information and reduced breach risks.
  • Streamlined Maintenance: The Yocto transition improved maintainability and scalability across platforms.
  • Compliance Achieved: Delivered on stringent customer security requirements with a fully audited system.
  • Production Confidence: Key management strategies enabled secure, controlled rollouts for production and development environments.

Your Mission Can’t Wait

Secure your embedded systems with solutions designed for high-stakes environments. Achieve compliance, scalability, and trust with Lynx.