Next-Generation Network Security Device for a leading US-based Networking Company
Overview
The client is a US-based company offering innovative smart networking security solutions. They sought to enhance the processor of their existing network security solution and required consultation for selecting the processor based on specific parameters. ACL Digital assisted the client in upgrading their network security solution with the i.MX8 processor and delivered a robust and reliable platform.
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Challenges
Legacy processor and absence of high-security features in the existing network security solution
Insufficient expertise in hardware and firmware to enhance and fortify the security solution
Solution
- Complete product engineering solution including hardware, firmware and mechanical design
- Physical and software security by implementing tamper detection, secure boot & OTA and image authentication and encrypted filesystem
- Dual ARM processor (quad core) architecture
- SI simulation for memory, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet interface
- Thermal simulation
- Pre-compliance and final certification for compliance to FCC, CE standards to cover various geographic regions
Outcomes
- Delivered a robust and reliable product, along with pre-compliance and final certification, that enabled the client to expand their market reach
- Complemented the customer’s engineering team to expedite the overall schedule and time-to-market
