Secure Thingz and Data I/O to Support End-to-End Security Solution for Cypress' PSoC 6 MCUs

SAN JOSE, CA and REDMOND, WA--(Marketwired - February 21, 2018) - Secure Thingz, a domain expert in security, microcontrollers and embedded systems, and Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), a leading global provider of advanced data programming and security provisioning solutions for flash memory, flash-based microcontrollers, secure elements and authentication ICs, announced they will be collaborating with Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to address the growing market demand for secure microcontrollers (MCUs).

Because the need for security is so high, the market for secure elements and secure microcontrollers is anticipated to grow to 4 billion units in the next 5 years. To better address the IoT device market, Cypress, the leader in advanced embedded system solutions, is offering the PSoC® 6 MCU to bridge the gap between expensive, power hungry application processors and low-performance MCUs. Secure Thingz and Data I/O are working with Cypress for easier delivery and implementation through an end-to-end solution that includes secure development, manufacturing and downstream provisioning.

"End-to-end security spans the life of the IoT device," said Jack Ogawa, senior director of Embedded Security at Cypress. "PSoC 6 MCUs have been designed with this in mind, offering the ability to establish a root of trust. Our collaboration with Secure Thingz and Data I/O provides a complete provisioning solution that leverages their expertise in security and secure programming."

The solution will leverage Secure Thingz' Secure Deploy architecture and the Data I/O SentriX™ Secure Provisioning Platform. The Secure Deploy architecture features a high-security framework, ensures simple management of critical intellectual property within the development process, and secures key management targeted for development, manufacturing and applications ("root of trust"). The architecture integrates seamlessly into the SentriX™ Platform. The SentriX Secure Provisioning Platform enables a cost-effective hardware based security approach for IoT OEMs and electronic manufacturers of all volumes.

"Securing billions of connected devices is a Herculean task, and it needs to be a shared responsibility across the supply chain," said Krishna Anne, CEO of Secure Thingz. "Secure Thingz believes that the best approach is building in security from inception and developing a robust chain of trust across the entire product lifecycle. Our collaboration with Cypress and Data I/O reflects the kind of innovative partnership required to better protect our connected world."