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IoT Security

Security from Concept to Production

Creating a secure product requires a full set of security solutions. Let Renesas guide you through the design and implementation of a secure, connected application, from basic security concepts, to advanced topics such as key handling and cloud connectivity, and finally mass production and secure firmware updates.

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Unique MCU Features

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Valuable Certifications

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Customizable Solutions

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World-wide Partners

Unique MCU Features

Renesas’s unique approach to security is based on the principle that security needs to be built into the MCU, to provide an inseparable hardware Root of Trust.

  • Integrated secure element functionality
  • Tamper resistance
  • Unlimited secure key storage
  • Hardware cryptographic acceleration
  • SPA/DPA resistance
  • Isolation technologies including Arm® TrustZone®
  • Device Lifecycle Management

See the product Family pages for specific features of each device:

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Valuable Certifications

Security certifications inspire confidence in Renesas’s security offerings. These certifications are often mandatory for applications in regulated industries. They can also be leveraged for end-product certification.

CertificationDevicesLinks
NIST Entropy Source ValidationRA6M4Cryptographic Module Validation Program - Certificate #E176
NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3RX65NCryptographic Module Validation Program - Certificate #3849
NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 2 RA6M4Cryptographic Module Validation Program - Modules in Process List
NIST CAVPRA Family with RSIP-E51ACryptographic Module Validation Program
RA Family with SCE9

Cryptographic Module Validation Program - A2123

Cryptographic Module Validation Program - A5199

RA Family with SCE7Cryptographic Module Validation Program - DRBG 2152
RX Family with TSIPCryptographic Module Validation Program - A988
RX Family with TSIP LiteCryptographic Module Validation Program - A987
RZ Family with TSIPCryptographic Module Validation Program - C1622
Synergy Platform with SCE7

Cryptographic Module Validation Program - DRBG 2152

Cryptographic Module Validation Program - C653

PSA Certified Level 3 RoT ComponentRA8D1PSA Certified
RA8M1PSA Certified
RA8T1PSA Certified
PSA Certified Level 2RA6M4PSA Certified
PSA Certified Level 1RA4M2, RA4M3, RA6M4, RA6M5PSA Certified
RA6M1, RA6M2, RA6M3PSA Certified
Synergy S5 SeriesPSA Certified
PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA ExtensionRA4L1   PSA Certified
RA8E1  PSA Certified
RA8E2PSA Certified
SESIP3RA8D1, RA8M1, RA8T1TrustCB SESIP Certificates
SESIP1RA4M2, RA6M3, RA6M4TrustCB SESIP Certificates

Customizable Solutions

Renesas strives to offer solutions and tools that give engineers the freedom to innovate and differentiate, and still meet aggressive development schedules. Use them out-of-the-box, or tailor them as needed. See the Documentation and Downloads sections below for these solutions and more!

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Secure Key Installation
Prevent cloning, IP theft, and infrastructure compromise.

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Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Updates
Keep deployed products up to date and protected against the latest security threats.

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Secure Communication
Protect data and infrastructure, including internet and cloud connectivity.

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Tamper Resistance
Prohibit access to device memories and sensitive information.

World-wide Partners

From specialized cryptography and secure product design, to secure production programming and device management, our Partner Ecosystem is ready help. Be sure to check the Renesas Partner security-orientated products and solutions for ways to further reduce development effort and accelerate time-to-market.

Software & Tool Pages

TitleTypeDescriptionCompany
Security Key Management ToolSolution ToolkitKey wrapping tool for key management systems using Renesas security IP. Enables secure installation and update of user application and device lifecycle management (DLM) keys.Renesas
RA Flexible Software Package (FSP)Software PackageFSP is an enhanced software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system designs using Renesas RA Family of Arm Microcontrollers.
Note: FSP with e² studio Installer (Platform Installer) will install the e² studio tool, FSP packs, GCC toolchain, and Segger J-Link drivers required to use this software. No additional installations are required.
Renesas
Trusted Secure IP DriverSecurity / CryptoTrusted Secure IP driver software: this software supports AES with 128- and 256-bit keys), AES-GCM, AES-CMAC, and random number generation. Safely executes AES key management, secure updating of firmware, and secure booting at high speeds.Renesas
e² studioIDE and Coding ToolEclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
[Support MCU/MPU: RA, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, RZ]
Renesas
Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI)Programmer (Unit/SW)Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU Renesas Synergy, DA1453x, DA1459x, DA1469x, DA1470x, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78K0R, 78K0]Renesas

Documentation

Downloads

Type Title Date
Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 8.01 MB
Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 8.99 MB
Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 4.30 MB
Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 4.29 MB
Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 3.07 MB
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Videos & Training

RX Family Secure Firmware Update

Sixth in the RX security video series – Renesas walks through the process of encrypting the application program and performing a Secure Firmware Update using the Renesas Secure Flash Programmer so that the plain text of the application program to be updated is not exposed when updating the application program.

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0:00:00 Opening
0:00:23 Recommended Viewing
0:00:53 Secure Factory Programming
0:02:16 Secure Firmware Update
0:07:50 For more information