Security processor from Broadcom to authenticate
and protect the data
Broadcom Corporation has added two new members to its
family of security SoC chips . The new members are BCM5882
and BCM5883. These new chips are suggested for PC OEMs where
they need a security solution which is scalable. These SoCs
supports near field communication (NFC) technology and has
a capability to handle biometric data in single chip,and
they isolate user authentication from the host computing
system through a multi-factor, multi-choice authentication
and data protection process.
Security is becoming more important due to the use of mobile
devices for large number of applications on day to day basis
such as user authentication, payment, virtual currency transactions,
ticketing, advertising, and location-based services and
applications. Recently NFC is finding more importance in
phones and mobile transaction devices.
Broadcom has developed a technology called Credential Vault,
where SoC can store users keys and credentials in secured
manner .The hardware-based authentication in the SoC can
be directly linked to data access on self-encrypting hard
drives (SED), thus providing an additional layer of security
for critical user data.
These chip also find useful in cloud computing due to requirement
of repeated authentication throughout the work day. Broadcom's
suggests its associates the eliminate the need for repeated
log in and authentication through enterprise-class single
sign-on applications in cloud computers.
Broadcom says in the workplace, each secure SoC can serve
as a root of trust to generate device and user-based certificates.
These certificates can enable a secure work flow environment
through the use of digital signatures in documents, email,
VPN access, and digital rights management (DRM) applications.
Broadcom will demonstrate its latest secure SoC switch
solutions at this week's 2011 Computex conference and exposition
in Taiwan May 31 - June 4.
Chuck Tato, Director, Connectivity, Processor & Security
Solutions, Broadcom Corporation said,
"The frequency and cost of data breaches continue to
rise, fueling demand for more secure solutions. Our latest
secure SoCs provide a flexible solution for increased security
throughout enterprise and cloud networking applications.
By delivering all necessary functionality on a single host-isolated
device, IT managers can secure data literally at the 'front
door' of the system."
Key Facts as listed by Broadcom:
Data breaches costs continue to increase every year, with
the average organizational cost of a data breach in 2010
of $7.2 million, up seven percent from 2009(1).
In addition to being ideal for PC and tablets, the new SoC
platform is ideal for security devices such as authentication
tokens, dongles, and peripherals.
The new SoCs expand available hardware-based user authentication
options including TPM 1.2, fingerprint, contacted smartcard,
SecurID, and NFC/contactless smartcard readers.
For more information ,visit: http://www.broadcom.com/company/events/computex11.php
