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Security

Embedded Protection for a Connected World

In an era of escalating cyber threats, security is more important than ever. Renesas delivers advanced embedded security solutions that defend critical systems, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure the integrity of connected devices across industries. Security is not just another feature—it is a foundational technology.

With Renesas, you gain industry-leading security built to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. From trusted firmware to secure provisioning services, we help you build scalable, future-ready solutions. Discover how our embedded security solutions can protect your products today and into the future.

Built-In Security at Every Layer

We integrate robust security features directly into our broad portfolio of reliable MCUs, MPUs, and SoCs, delivering hardware-based protection from the ground up. Our security-first design approach ensures devices are resilient to cyber threats while maintaining flexibility and seamless performance across industrial, automotive, IoT, and consumer applications.

Comprehensive Security Ecosystem

Beyond silicon, our security ecosystem is designed to streamline secure product development with software, development tools, and strategic partnerships. Inspire confidence with device certifications, including PSA Certified, SESIP, and NIST. Maintain long-term security through comprehensive lifecycle management, with secure provisioning, remote updates, and decommissioning.

Security Tailored to Your Industry

Renesas security solutions are designed to meet the stringent requirements of industries where reliability is paramount:

  • Automotive—State-of-the-art cyber resilience (ISO/SAE 21434) without compromising functional safety (ISO 26262)
  • Industrial—Secure connectivity and trusted execution following industry standards (IEC 62443)
  • IoT & Smart Devices—Device certifications and secure provisioning for connected ecosystems

Advanced Security Features

Security FeaturePurpose
Secure Boot & Root of TrustProtect against unauthorized firmware execution with cryptographic authentication.
Secure Key Storage & ManagementPrevent key exposure with tamper-resistant hardware storage.
Secure OTA UpdatesMaintain device integrity with authenticated firmware updates.
Hardware Cryptographic AcceleratorsOptimize encryption and decryption performance without sacrificing processing power.
Post-Quantum Cryptography ReadinessLeverage future-proof security solutions against emerging quantum threats.

Security Applications