Kudelski IoT and u-blox partner for enhanced security in autonomous tech

A root-of-trust (RoT) is a foundational element in secure systems, providing a reliable source for critical security functions such as authentication, integrity verification, and data confidentiality. In GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) applications, the root-of-trust is crucial for ensuring the security and reliability of position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data, especially in environments vulnerable to spoofing or tampering.

The new X20 platform is designed for industrial automation, automotive, and other applications that require centimetre-level position accuracy in challenging environments, as well as time synchronisation applications for critical infrastructure systems and therefore highly robust security is indispensable in safeguarding the growing ecosystem of GNSS-dependent technologies and applications. The platform comes with end-to-end security functions, including system authentication via secure boot and secure firmware update, message authentication, and encryption with built-in secure RoT provided by Kudelski. The platform also supports Galileo OSNMA authentication combined with advanced jamming and spoofing detection and mitigation.

"It’s really exciting to see innovative companies such as u-blox integrate our security IP into their latest and most exciting products," said Conor Ryan, VP of Product Management, Kudelski IoT.

“u-blox has always been focused on providing high quality and secure products and the X20 follows in this tradition by raising the bar in terms of its built-in security capabilities. As our products are deployed in many critical applications, we believe that highly robust hardware root-of-trust is an indispensable feature. We are delighted to collaborate with Kudelski IoT on this topic,” said Markus Usher, Head of Business Unit Positioning at u-blox.