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Embedded Linux LTS and BSP Maintenance

Long-term security updates and maintenance for embedded systems. Take the complex, time-consuming work of Linux OS and BSP maintenance off your plate for the full 10+ year lifecycle of your device.

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Are product security updates part of your cybersecurity requirements
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Need to address security vulnerabilities reported by your customers?
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Looking for a partner who can provide long term security updates for your Linux OS/BSP?

Regardless of your embedded Linux build, you have to maintain your OS and BSP to stay ahead of security threats

The outdated strategy of “freeze and release” — freezing a device’s software at product launch with no plan or process to update it in the field — puts devices at high risk of security compromise. Whether you use Yocto Project, Buildroot, or Timesys Factory build system, regular upgrades are needed to ensure device security, to apply bug fixes, and to support newer hardware and technologies.

Take advantage of our deep expertise to maintain your Linux OS and BSP for the full lifecycle of your device

For more than 20 years, Timesys has been the industry’s trusted partner for secure embedded software design and development. We provide device makers and system developers with tools and services to accelerate time to market of more secure products.

 

What Linux OS and BSP Maintenance Gets You:

Linux OS/BSP Maintenance subscription service provides long-term security updates and maintenance of your Linux OS/BSPs. It is available for Yocto Project, Buildroot and Timesys Factory build systems.

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Embedded Linux Security Experts

Expertise You Can Trust

Timesys has decades of experience with embedded Linux.

  • Our Linux experts utilize decades of experience and purpose-built tools to keep your device updated and secure
  • We provide regular updates that include bug fixes, support for new end-of-life parts, and new package features
  • Validated Linux OS / BSP on your hardware so there are no surprises
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Half the Cost of Doing It Yourself

Results That Don’t Break Your Budget

Maintaining your OS and BSP to stay ahead of security threats is complex and time-consuming, and expensive if you do it yourself.

  • Linux OS/BSP Maintenance service is less than ½ the cost of a junior engineer
  • Free up your resources to work on next-gen products
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Boost Compliance with a Continuous Security Feed

CVE Monitoring with Our Best-In-Class Tool, Vigiles

Vigiles provides vulnerability alerts, monitoring, and remediation with on-demand reports for easy documentation.

  • Superior data accuracy: pulls only the data for CVEs that correspond to your SBOM
  • Automated documentation of fixed vulnerabilities between releases to boost industry compliance
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Collaborative Triage and Development for Releases

Seamless Workflow Integration

Work together to quickly identify the CVEs you want us to fix.

  • Joint review and analysis to identify CVEs that pose the highest risk
  • We take action against the largest threats by deploying patches
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Update Cadence That Meets Your Product Security Policy

Meet Your Release Schedules

With Linux OS/BSP Maintenance, you’re in control of the update schedule.

  • Choose the cadence and number of updates (1-4) you require each year
  • Includes updates to Linux kernel, file system, and the bootloader
  • One emergency release provided in case of a zero day vulnerability

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Stop worrying about how you are going to find the engineering time and in-house expertise to give your product the professional architecture and security attention it needs.

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Set Up Baseline

Your custom board is set up in our Embedded Board Farm and your BSP code is added to a private Timesys Git repo.

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Review Reports

We provide monthly vulnerability reports, and on a regular basis we jointly review them to determine what updates and patches you want us to apply.

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Deliver UpdatedBSP and Reports

We integrate security patches / package updates and backports for your BSP as per the quarterly review.

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Integrate Patches /Updates /Backports

After integrating patches / updates, we validate the BSP by comparing the driver tests against the baseline.

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Validate CustomLinux OS

We deliver updated BSP and validation reports for comparison with the previous report.

What Takes Place Each Year
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Optimize Your Work With A Common Software Platform Across Multiple Hardware Versions And Product Lines

Schedule a call to learn more about our platforming services

We structure your BSP to be able to support multiple products on one common platform, reducing the workload and costs for product teams. This process leverages one common OS for long term security, updates, and licensing.

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What You Get

Linux OS/BSP Maintenance provides you with long-term security updates and maintenance for your embedded systems. With our subscription service, you can rest assured that your device is up to date and has the strongest security posture possible.

Regular updates each year include kernel updates, root filesystem updates, bootloader updates, and Linux OS software updates to keep your security posture strong.

Our vulnerability monitoring and management tool, Vigiles Prime, sets you up for success with vulnerability alerts, filtering, and easy reporting, keeping you ahead of security threats and in compliance with industry standards.

 

We provide a joint review and analysis of security vulnerabilities so we can take action and apply fixes to the most urgent threats to your device.

 
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Your custom board is set up in our Embedded Board Farm and your BSP code is added to a private Timesys Git repo so that testing can be performed on your own hardware.

 
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We provide updates on your schedule, in line with your product security policy. Choose the number of updates you need per year, and we implement on your timeline.

 
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Zero day vulnerabilities can happen at any time, and can be absolutely disastrous if quick action isn’t taken. With Linux OS/BSP Maintenance, our standard agreement includes one emergency release per year, with an option to purchase more if necessary to keep your device secure.

 
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Our Linux security experts work alongside you to ensure each update release is successful. Beyond regularly scheduled collaborative review and analysis, you can contact Timesys support as needed for assistance in your security journey.

 
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We provide security updates long after the community and system on a chip (SoC) or board vendor stops supporting it.

 
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LINUX OS/BSP MAINTENANCE?

 

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Avoid frequent maintenance cycles, high staffing costs, and priority conflicts by signing up for Timesys’ Linux OS/BSP Maintenance service. Get long term security updates and maintenance for your embedded device for half the cost of a junior engineer.

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