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Rambus eyes the future of smart ticketing

Now a part of Rambus’ security division, Ecebs provides smartcard solutions for governments, transport operators, banks and systems integrators. This makes Rambus one of the leading providers of ITSO-compliant smart ticketing solutions.

The strategic addition of Ecebs to our security division has allowed us to create a more comprehensive and dynamic product stack. At the base, we enable foundational security with our DPA technology, architecture and design. The second level of the stack helps customers facilitate secure provisioning and management with CryptoManager, which is built around a hardware-based root-of-trust. The third level, or top tier of the stack, offers smart ticketing (viaEcebs) and mobile payments (via Bell ID).

Let’s talk about VIDITY and 4K UHD

Home Media Magazine staff recently sat down with David Huerta, GM of the Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA), to talk aboutVIDITY. Essentially, VIDITY allows consumers to download, store and play 4K Ultra HD movies with high dynamic range (HDR) across a plethora of devices.

“With VIDITY, a single content purchase gives the consumer comprehensive ownership — not just a license, but ownership — of whatever title they’ve selected. With that purchase, they download 4K UHD with HDR and HD and/or SD files of the film, along with additional copyrights,” Huerta told the publication.

Rambus inks security licensing agreement with Idaho Scientific

Rambus has signed an agreement with Idaho Scientific to license its Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures. According to Dr. Martin Scott, general manager of Rambus’s Security Division, the DPA countermeasures will be used in Idaho Scientific’s FPGA and defense ASIC security IP Cores.

“Today’s leading aerospace and defense companies are looking for solutions to counter the increasing threat of side-channel attacks,” said Scott. “This licensing agreement will grant Idaho Scientific’s customers access to advanced DPA countermeasures – allowing them to safeguard the data integrity of applications requiring a high level of security, particularly those serving the aerospace and defense sectors.”

Computer Business Review highlights side-channel threat

Alexander Sword of Computer Business Review says cyber security is often thought of as a software issue that can be solved with a software solution. However, this paradigm ignores hardware-based attacks, a type of cyber threat security providers are now taking quite seriously.

“There are still plenty of unsecured chips out there, vulnerable to several major types of hardware attack,” he explained. “These include side-channel attacks, which are techniques that allow attackers to monitor the analogue characteristics and interface connections and any electromagnetic radiation.”

Rambus Signs License Agreement with Idaho Scientific

DPA countermeasures to strengthen the security of Idaho Scientific anti-tamper solutions 

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – August 9, 2016 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced it has signed an agreement with Idaho Scientific, LLC to license its Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use in Idaho Scientific’s security IP Cores for FPGAs and defense ASICs. Through this agreement, Idaho Scientific’s customers, which include many of the world’s largest defense contractors, will gain access to advanced DPA countermeasures, safeguarding the data integrity of applications requiring a high level of security.

“By incorporating Rambus’ technology into our IP cores, we provide our customers access to premier solutions that are immune to DPA attacks,” said Dale Reese, president of Idaho Scientific. “The Rambus DPA countermeasures enhance the efficiencies of our FPGA and ASIC encryption cores, which are especially critical to our aerospace and defense customers.”

DPA countermeasures, developed by Rambus Cryptography Research, consist of a broad range of software, hardware, and protocol techniques that protect devices from side-channel attacks. DPA is a type of side-channel attack that monitors variations in the electrical power consumption or electro-magnetic emissions from a target device. These measurements can then be used to obtain cryptographic keys and other sensitive information from semiconductors.

“Today’s leading aerospace and defense companies are looking for solutions to counter the increasing threat of side-channel attacks,” said Dr. Martin Scott, general manager of the Rambus Security Division. “Broader and faster adoption of DPA countermeasures in the FPGA ecosystem will ensure that components are insulated from these types of vulnerabilities. Idaho Scientific has the ability to rapidly deliver solutions based on our DPA countermeasures that will bring significant benefits to the industries they serve, where safety and security are a top priority.”

About Rambus Security Division

The Rambus Security Division is dedicated to providing a secure foundation for a connected world. Integrating technologies from Cryptography Research, Bell ID and Ecebs, our innovative solutions span areas including tamper resistance, content and media protection, network security, mobile payment, smart ticketing, and trusted transaction services. Our technologies protect nearly nine billion licensed products annually, providing secure access to data and creating an economy of digital trust between our customers and their customer base. Additional information is available at rambus.com/security.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus creates cutting-edge semiconductor and IP products, spanning memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and lighting. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, services, software, training and innovations improve the competitive advantage of our customers. We collaborate with the industry, partnering with leading ASIC and SoC designers, foundries, IP developers, EDA companies and validation labs. Our products are integrated into tens of billions of devices and systems, powering and securing diverse applications, including Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, consumer and media platforms. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information, visit rambus.com.

About Idaho Scientific, LLC.

Idaho Scientific is a provider of security, cryptography, and anti-tamper IP cores to many of the world’s largest defense contractors. The threats facing our nations tactical and critical infrastructure evolve rapidly. To combat these threats, Idaho Scientific’s maintains cutting edge research through internal and government sponsored programs. The technologies developed under these efforts are matured, tested, and deployed within our nation’s most critical systems. In addition to IP offerings, Idaho Scientific provides anti-tamper and cyber security engineering services. As subject matter experts, Idaho Scientific works with customers to evaluate system vulnerabilities, design countermeasures, and deploy solutions. For more information, visit www.idahoscientific.com.

From chip to cloud to client device

Over the past few years, Rambus has evolved from a pure IP licensing business to a product-centric semiconductor company. Our diverse product portfolio currently includes memory and interfaces, along with security and smart sensor solutions.

The recent acquisition of Bell ID, along with its products, personnel and technologies, represents a strategic addition to our security division. Now an integral part of Rambus, Bell ID continues to help banks, governments and enterprises issue and manage credentials on smartphones, smart cards and connected devices. As an established leader in host card emulation (HCE), we are deployed worldwide and support all major cloud-based mobile payment platforms.

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