Security Upgrade Kit

Enhance data protection and ensure secure access, perfectly suited for retrofit solutions.

The industry proven Security Upgrade Kit with Security Level 2 microSD card is the perfect retrofit solution for Linux-based embedded systems ensuring highest protection of critical data such as configuration credentials, licenses or externally stored data from being stolen, copied or manipulated utilizing always state-of-the art encryption. It also provides most reliable secure boot of crucial firmware and applications maintaining highest data integrity, as well as ensuring unique hardware-based access control.


  • Secure microSDHC / microSDXC - Technical support via community web portal and tutorial
  • Easy to use configurable access control mechanism and data protection on partition level
  • Optimized FW algorithms especially for high read access and long data retention applications
    - Patented power-off reliability technology, Wear Leveling technology
    - Write Endurance technology, Read Disturb Management
    - Data Care Management, Enhanced error correction (SRAM)
    - Number of card insertions/removals 20,000
  • AES 256 bit self encrypting flash memory
  • CmReady - Prepared for out-of-the-box use with Wibu-Systems CodeMeter (software protection & license management)
  • Tools and Libraries: Lifetime Monitoring, Firmware Upgrade, Security Configuration, Access Control
  • Also available as fully industrial fixed BOM “PS-66u DP” including application engineering support

 

  • Capacities: 16 GBytes, 32 GBytes, 64 GBytes – High endurance pSLC Flash Memory
  • Form Factor: Standard microSD Memory card form factor - 15.0mm x 11.0mm x 0.7mm (1.0mm)
  • Compliance: Fully compliant with SD Memory Card specification 6.10
    SDHC default/high speed mode and UHS supported
    Speed class 10/U3/V30/A1 according SD6.10 specification
    16-32GB / FAT32 and 64GB / exFAT
  • Performance:
    SD Default speed, SD High speed, SD UHS-I
    Read Performance: Sequential Read up to 90 MBytes/s, Random Read IOPS up to 1500
    Write Performance: Sequential Write up to 75 MBytes/s, Random Write IOPS up to 1600
  • Operating Temperature Range1: Industrial: -40 °C to 85 °C
  • Storage Temperature Range: Industrial: -40 °C to 100 °C
  • Operating Voltage: 2.7…3.6V normal operating voltage (Low-power CMOS technology)
  • Data Retention: 10 Years @ Life Begin / 1 Year @ Life End
  • Humidity: 85% RH @85°C 1000h
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Test: Radiated Emission; Radiated Immunity; Electrostatic Discharge

A global threat

Cyber-attacks may lead to

  • License Fraud

  • Metering Fraud

  • Compliance violation

  • Password leaks

  • Privacy violation

  • Ransomware

Embedded systems need to comply with global cybersecurity regulations & standards

EU
Regulations

  • Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  • Network & Information Security (NIS2)
  • Data Act

US & Global Regulations

  • For medical devices (FDA Act)
  • For financial services (PCI-DSS)
  • California IoT law (SB-327)
  • Japan: IoT Security and Safety Framework (IoT-SSF)

Industry Standards

  • Cyber Security Standard for IoT devices (EN 303 645)
  • Security Framework for industrial automation and control systems (IEC 62443-4-2)
  • NIST Cybersecurity for IoT Program (NISTIR 8259A)

The Security Upgrade Kit Solution



How does it work

The Swissbit flash controller and the augmented Swissbit firmware enable special security features like the partition based and user configurable access control. Define your own partition table and the corresponding protection profile to prevent unauthorized access.

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Creating trust in your embedded system

The Security Upgrade Kit with microSD card Security Level 2 creates trust in your embedded systems.

The kit enhances data protection and ensures secure access control with ease allowing users to keep their embedded system always secure by upgrading existing microSD/ SD cards. It is perfectly suited for retrofit solutions providing exceptional embedded security.

Data Protection

Access Control

Perfect for Retrofit

Target Groups

Critical
Infrastructures

Security Upgrade Kit ensures operational continuity and public trust.

Industry
IT & OT

The Security Upgrade Kit fortifies company networks, ensuring that operations remain secure and uninterrupted.

Public
Sector

The Security Upgrade Kit ensures the resilience and reliability of the public sector's digital services.

Security Upgrade Kit ensures business continuity

Intellectual Property
Credentials
Identifiers
Digital Product-License
Algorithms & Firmware
Logfiles & Logdata
Location
Accounts
Process Data
Configuration
Safety Functions
Sensor Data
Privacy
Communication

Ensuring secure embedded Linux systems

Protecting data e.g. IP, configurations and credentials from being stolen, copied or manipulated on any embedded Linux system.

Ensure data confidentiality of externally stored data like security logs, privacy or configurations on any embedded Linux system.

Ensure system integrity of the operating system and applications on many embedded Linux systems.

Use Case:
Secure Boot Solution for Raspberry Pi (and others)

Securing system integrity is a key application of our Security Level 2 microSD cards. We have implemented an open-source example compatible with various Raspberry Pi models, making it truly plug-and-play retrofit security. This example serves as a reference for a variety of embedded Linux systems. Built on uBoot, it offers the flexibility to be adapted for numerous platforms, and we provide the full source code to facilitate customization for your unique requirements.

Find out more on our knowledge page: Raspberry Pi Secure Boot.

Product Introduction
Security Upgrade Kit

Technical Introduction
Security Upgrade Kit

Secure Boot
with Raspberry Pi

Access the Swissbit Knowledge Base

 

Access the Swissbit Knowledge Base to get more information on implementations, and learn from experts.
This is your hub to get the support you need.

Where to buy

The Security Upgrade Kit is available now from the following partners and web shops. Please feel free to address individual inquiries in advance to sales@swissbit.com. We are looking forward to your request!

 

Distribution Partners

Worldwide Webshop Partners