Provisioning & Key Management

Industry-leading Rambus solution enables secure personalization and provisioning of cryptographic information for industrial, consumer and automotive markets

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – December 3, 2018 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) today announced that Micron Technology, Inc., (NASDAQ: MU) has selected the Rambus CryptoManager™ Platform for Micron’s Authenta™ secure memory product line to enable a new level of protection for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Rambus CryptoManager Infrastructure and Key Management Service (KMS) for Authenta technology will enable Micron to securely provision cryptographic information at any point in the extended manufacturing supply chain and throughout the IoT device lifecycle, enhancing platform protection while enabling new silicon-to-cloud services. The integrated solution will be essential to providing a foundation of trust for many market verticals, including the Industrial IoT (IIoT), smart cities, medical, automotive and connected homes.

“Device and data security are essential in order to successfully scale IoT services,” said Amit Gattani, senior director of embedded segment marketing at Micron. “By leveraging the Rambus CryptoManager Infrastructure and KMS for Micron Authenta technology, we are able to deliver a stronger security model for end devices while accelerating time to market and reducing development costs for Micron customers.”

“Establishing trust across key points in the IoT through secure device authentication and connectivity is paramount to the safe deployment of smart devices and vehicles, as well as automated industrial equipment,” said Dr. Martin Scott, SVP/GM of Cryptography and CTO, Rambus. “The combination of secure provisioning from our CryptoManager Infrastructure with Micron’s Authenta secure memory will enable a broad industry footprint of trusted devices for end-to-end IoT security.”

For more information on Rambus CryptoManager Platform, visit: https://www.rambus.com/security/cryptomanager-platform/

Security as a service provides enhanced protection for new IoT platform

SUNNYVALE, California and TOKYO, Japan – Nov. 21, 2017 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) today announced that Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SoftBank Technology Corp. (JPX First Section: 4726), has selected the Rambus CryptoManager IoT Security Service for their Cybertrust Secure IoT Platform®, a comprehensive IoT platform-as-a-service.  As a leading provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions, Cybertrust will combine the services to provide an easy-to-use, multi-platform solution that covers all aspects of secure IoT device connectivity and lifecycle management.

“As the number of connected devices grows at an unprecedented rate, so too does the risk of these devices being compromised by advanced cyber criminals,” said Bret Sewell, senior vice president and general manager of the Rambus Security Division. “The Rambus CryptoManager IoT Security Service minimizes this risk by establishing a secure connection out-of-the-box and managing the security lifecycle of IoT devices. We are delighted to bring this approach and functionality to the Cybertrust Secure IoT Platform and look forward to advancing the security behind IoT devices with Cybertrust as a leading customer.”

“An end-to-end scalable security solution is quickly becoming a critical requirement for the IoT market,” said Yasutoshi Magara, executive vice president, Cybertrust Japan. “By integrating the Rambus CryptoManager IoT Security Service into our Secure IoT Platform, we can provide seamless security throughout the lifecycle of IoT devices and fulfill our company’s mission to provide a highly trusted and valued security solution to our global partners and customers.”

The Rambus CryptoManager IoT Security Service delivers IoT service providers and OEMs secure connectivity of IoT devices by supporting a variety of cloud solutions and client hardware architectures. The service leverages cryptographic information – device ID, keys, personalization information and more – stored in SoCs at the time of manufacture, and is pre-integrated with leading IoT chipset and PaaS providers to create an out-of-the-box secure connection to IoT endpoints. When a supported device is first powered up and connected to the Internet, it is automatically identified and authenticated by the solution. This simplifies implementation and improves solution time to market while maintaining security needs and mitigating DDoS attacks.

For more information on the CryptoManager Trusted Services, visit http://www.rambus.com/trustedservices.

Solution enables secure, remote lifecycle management for automotive, IoT and mobile applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – June 5, 2017 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) and Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced a new collaboration to accelerate the adoption of advanced security platforms and technologies to protect valuable assets during key and device provisioning. As part of this collaboration, Rambus will provide its CryptoManager infrastructure and key provisioning services to support Synopsys DesignWare^® tRoot™ Hardware Secure Modules (HSMs) with Root of Trust, enabling secure remote lifecycle management of connected devices.

“Rambus is pleased to offer secure provisioning for the Synopsys DesignWare tRoot HSMs to ensure customer data is protected,” said Dr. Martin Scott, senior vice president and general manager of the Rambus Security Division. “As a leading provider of security technologies, we are enabling Synopsys customers to quickly implement key provisioning with secure hardware enclaves to bring advanced security solutions to the market. We are excited about this collaboration and the opportunities it provides.”

“When building secure SoCs that connect to the cloud, system architects require HSMs with roots of trust that work hand-in-hand with remote provisioning services,” said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP at Synopsys. “Our collaboration with Rambus provides secure in-field provisioning for the DesignWare tRoot HSMs, enabling the infrastructure to protect connected devices from evolving threats.”

Rambus has developed leading technologies designed to address today’s most pressing security concerns. Its system-level approach with end-to-end solutions tackles security issues in any application – such as IoT, automotive, industrial, smart cities, and medical – where there is an asset to protect. Synopsys’ highly configurable security IP solutions include HSMs with Root of Trust, content protection, cryptography and security protocol accelerator solutions to help prevent a wide range of evolving threats in connected devices such as theft, tampering, side channels attacks, malware and data breaches.

For additional information on Rambus Security, visit rambus.com/security.

For additional information on Synopsys’ Security IP Solutions, visit synopsys.com/security-ip

About Rambus Security
Rambus Security is dedicated to providing a secure foundation for a connected world. Our innovative solutions span areas including tamper resistance, network security, mobile payment, smart ticketing and trusted transaction services. Rambus foundational 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 innovative hardware and software technologies, driving advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, software, services, 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 DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys’ IP Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software development kits and IP subsystems. Synopsys’ extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit synopsys.com/designware.

About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world’s 15^th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at synopsys.com.

Cybertrust selects Rambus CryptoManager™ Infrastructure for secure device management and software updates  

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 18, 2017 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced a partnership with Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Cybertrust), a leading provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions and a subsidiary of SoftBank Technology Corp.(JPX First Section: 4726), to deliver secure key provisioning and security services for connected devices spanning from enterprise multi-function printers to connected cars.

This collaboration combines the Rambus CryptoManager Infrastructure, a secure provisioning and key management system, and the Cybertrust PKI solution, to secure communication from device-to-cloud and for over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The joint solution brings two leading security providers together to deliver a turn-key platform that addresses the increasingly complex security challenges for connected devices.

“Connected device management including periodic OTA software and data updates are critical for manufacturers and service providers,” said Yasutoshi Magara, president, Cybertrust. “This joint solution optimizes highly secure, in-field device updates, safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating cyber-attacks.”

“We are excited to partner with Cybertrust, a leading security provider committed to securing critical systems,” said Martin Scott, senior vice president and general manager of the Rambus Security Division. “Our combined expertise brings an innovative secure solution that delivers a robust platform, shielding devices from attackers and securing these OTA updates.”

Rambus CryptoManager Infrastructure provides secure key provisioning and key management services for device lifecycle management. CryptoManager provides lifecycle cryptographic security management necessary to secure connected devices over public networks. Services include:

• Provisioning of keys during semiconductor and device manufacturing
• Controlling critical test and debug traces
• Enabling feature and device settings
• Securing in-field key provisioning
• Over-the air-updates of device software and firmware

For additional information on the CryptoManager platform, visit rambus.com/cryptomanager.

About Cybertrust PKI Service

Cybertrust is a comprehensive PKI vendor that offers a wide range of products and services, including the issuance of certificate authorities and the outsourcing of certificate issuance services.

Additional PKI services and solutions include:

• UniCert of in-house certificate authority issuance service
• Customer-branded certificate authority (Managed PKI)
• Cybertrust-branded user certificate issuing service (Personal ID)
• Terminal authentication certificate issuing service (Device ID)

We also offer consulting services to address a range of PKI requirements, including management operations, system linkages, as well as information security and risk management services for enterprises.

Additional information is available at https://www.cybertrust.ne.jp/pki/.

About Cybertrust
Cybertrust is the largest certification organization in Japan and has been the first commercial e-certificate authority in Japan to provide electronic certification services including SSL / TLS certificates for over 20 years. Terminal compatible with multi OS and multi form factor Electronic authentication service “Device ID” is the No. 1 achievement in Japan. We will aim to realize a society where users can receive services safely and securely by providing electronic authentication services even in IoT devices whose usage forms and uses expand. Additional information is available at https://www.cybertrust.ne.jp/.

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About Rambus Security
Rambus Security is dedicated to providing a secure foundation for a connected world. Our innovative solutions span areas including tamper resistance, network security, mobile payment, smart ticketing and trusted transaction services. Rambus foundational 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

Rambus creates innovative hardware and software technologies, driving advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, software, services, 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 payments, and smart ticketing. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information, visit rambus.com.

In-field IoT security service built for leading cloud platforms enables easy and broad adoption

SUNNYVALE, CA, May 15, 2017 – Today Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) announced the launch of its turnkey IoT Device Management service as part of its CryptoManager™ platform. Designed to work with leading IoT platforms and cloud service providers, the trusted service provides seamless secure connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices along with in-field monitoring and provisioning. Rambus IoT Device Management delivers secure out-of-the-box connectivity to IoT service providers and device manufacturers, while mitigating a variety of attacks and risks, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).

“With the billions of anticipated IoT devices, security is fundamental to ensuring uninterrupted connectivity,” said Martin Scott, senior vice president and general manager for the Rambus Security Division. “This service enables us to extend the benefits of our CryptoManager platform in-field with pre-integrated keys in connected devices. We are excited to team with Qualcomm Technologies to showcase this platform and service.”

Rambus will be at IoT World 2017, in booth #506, demonstrating a smart city application featuring the Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^™ 820 processor and QCA4010 Wi-Fi^® chip connected to an IoT cloud service using a protected link.

“By tapping the hardware-based security features in Qualcomm Technologies’ chips,  Rambus is able to provide a comprehensive solution that helps customers deploy devices into the IoT ecosystem with robust protection against cyber attacks,” said Jesse Seed, director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This new IoT Device Management service is a simple and security-rich platform designed for a variety of entities including service providers and device manufacturers. Rambus has a long history of security and cryptography, making this solution a great fit to deliver IoT security services across the industry.”

Mitigating DDoS Attacks with CryptoManager IoT Device Management

By offering strong device authentication and device-to-cloud secure connection, Rambus IoT Device Management protects high availability of service and helps mitigate DDoS attacks. Rambus IoT Device Management is a comprehensive solution that provides customers with a simple to use, yet powerful, IoT security solution including:

• Out-of-the-box Secure Connectivity
  • First-boot secure connection to automatically provision connected devices over-the-air (OTA)
  • Data protection utilizing encryption and device unique keys
• Life Cycle Management
  • Cyber disaster recovery and routine certificate refresh
  • Device management including decommissioning and re-assigning of services
• Service High Availability
  • Reduce the risk of remote device hijack attacks
  • Mitigates against application layer DDoS attacks – an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources masquerading as legitimate devices

For more information about our IoT Device Management Services rambus.com/trustedservices.

Availability
Rambus IoT Device Management service is expected to be commercially available Q4 2017.

About Rambus Security
Rambus Security is dedicated to providing a secure foundation for a connected world.  Our innovative solutions span areas including tamper resistance, network security, mobile payment, smart ticketing and trusted transaction services. Rambus foundational 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 innovative hardware and software technologies, driving advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, software, services, 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 payments, and smart ticketing. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information, visit rambus.com.

Demonstration showcases ability to minimize DDoS attacks through secure connectivity, monitoring and provisioning of IoT endpoints

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – January 3, 2017 – Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced it will showcase its IoT security service and technology designed to deliver secure communication and lifecycle management. This demonstration utilizes the Rambus CryptoManager security platform and highlights how IoT devices can be secured to significantly reduce service vulnerability to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

This demonstration, highlighting a smart city application, features the Qualcomm® Snapdragon^TM 820 processor and QCA4010 Wi-Fi chip, that are connected to an IoT cloud service using a protected link. The Rambus technology enables seamless security-focused features which includes mutual authentication and encrypted communication. These unique security features protect IoT devices from being used by hackers in malicious botnets, and prevent the IoT cloud service from being attacked by cloned devices.

The first public demonstration of this technology will be showcased exclusively in the Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s booth (#10948) at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas, January 5-8, 2017. For more information on the CryptoManager platform, please visit www.rambus.com/cryptomanager.

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 innovative hardware and software technologies, driving advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, software, services, 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.

 

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