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Security in the IoT Era Is Crucial

Nearly all mass-produced computing devices will eventually face hacking attempts. To address current and emerging IoT security needs, Altair chips integrate multi-layered safeguards at both the hardware and software levels.

With chip and device hacking protection as well as a robust service access layer, Altair chips provide advanced hardware- and software-based tools to ensure end-to-end security.

The Internet of Trusted Things — Leading the Way in Security

The IoT is expanding daily. Smart street lights, logistics trackers, utility meters, and more devices come online every day. Because these devices are deployed without a user in the vicinity, they are more vulnerable to attack.

If a device is compromised, attackers could access, manipulate, or forge sensitive data — or cause physical damage. A hacker could change the temperature or falsify monitoring data on a shipment, costing businesses millions in inventory and even more in lost trust.

At Altair, security for IoT isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into the very foundation of our chips. Our security approach covers the entire lifecycle of the device, from design through deployment and end of life.

This security-by-design approach enabled us to pioneer integrated SIM (iSIM) technology and bring it to market for the first time.

Our secure key management vault replaces expensive external components while improving security. By integrating key security features directly into our chips alongside power and performance efficiency, we reduce our customers’ need to invest separately in security — enabling faster time to market and a clearer focus on their core value proposition.

Optimized for IoT

Altair has an unwavering commitment to security. Our dedicated in-house team of security professionals ensures that our products include state-of-the-art security technologies, optimized for LPWA IoT use cases.

Robust Protection

Our security-based approach provides multi-layered defenses against a wide range of threats and attacks that could impact services or compromise data.

Future-Proof

By offering secure firmware upgrade capabilities, Altair enables device manufacturers to use hardware security hooks in our chips to update protections against evolving threats.

Improves Reliability and Functionality

Altair has a reliable, dedicated security team that works to prevent problems before they occur, identify threats quickly when they arise, and fix any issues that emerge.

By partnering with leading security companies, we provide device manufacturers with the best hardware and software solutions for maximum uptime and functionality.

Protects User Privacy

Altair’s systems are designed with privacy protections in mind, including access controls, encryption of sensitive data, and other technical measures.

These privacy-focused capabilities make it straightforward for device makers to meet market and regulatory requirements for mitigating emerging risks. We regularly expand our security foundations to enable advanced protections against new forms of intrusion and privacy threats.

By building evolving privacy safeguards into our chips, we empower device makers to focus on their innovations while we ensure that user data and identity remain protected.

Minimizes Service Disruption

Altair has invested in resilient security infrastructure and systems designed to withstand remote and physical attacks to ensure service continuity. Multiple layers of defense protect against a wide range of threats. In the case of a disruption, our solution allows for scalable and simple recovery.

Our hardware-based integrated SIM provides cyber threat resilience, adhering to the highest security standards required by the industry. By anchoring security in tamper-resistant silicon, we deliver trusted foundations that are widely accepted by leading SIM vendors and mobile network operators. The Altair iSIM is the only commercial integrated SIM product currently shipping in the IoT market.

Enables Seamless Integration

Standardized security protocols promote interoperability and seamless integration across partners.

With securely personalized credentials directly in the cellular chip, our technologies integrate smoothly across different networks and cloud platforms, ensuring cost-effective and scalable product deployments.

We cultivate integration-friendly security across our partnerships. Our collaboration with leading module vendors, security vendors, and mobile operators helps promote IoT-friendly, LPWA-optimized security standards, with the goal of enabling IoT at scale.

Altair delivers state-of-the-art solutions ready for secure and seamless integration. Our customers can innovate with confidence and scale their deployments faster.