DNP, Conexio and Atmark Techno Develop Gateway Terminal that Creates a High-Security IoT Environment

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), Conexio Corporation (Conexio) and AtmarkTechno Inc. (Atmark Techno) have jointly developed a gateway terminal mountedwith a Secure Application Module (SAM¹) for embedding into equipment to whichsmart card technology has been applied, to achieve a high-security Internetof Things (IoT) environment. The new service will be launched in autumn 2016.

[Developmental Backdrop]

In recent years, there have been reports of the fragility of in-vehicle computersystems. And as can be seen from the US example of the hacking of electronicbulletin board type road signs, there have also been increasing cases of built-indevices, without security measures, becoming the target of internet-based cyber-attacks,in much the same way as servers and Computers have. Countermeasures includeexamples of using dedicated lines, or mobile circuits blocked off from the internet,but these come with the challenges of higher operational costs compared to theinternet, and of being unable to freely select a variety of cloud services.

In order to overcome these challenges, and create a secure IoT environmentwhile using the internet to rein in operational costs, the partners have jointlydeveloped an IoT gateway terminal that is capable of forwarding data safely,such as that acquired by various sensors and the logs generated by devices,to cloud services.  

[New Gateway Terminal Features]

The new gateway terminal is based on Armadillo, the Atmark Techno producedplatform² for embedding into industrial equipment, and integrates the IoT gateway,jointly developed by Atmark Techno and Conexio, with SAM developed by DNP byapplying the digital security technology accumulated from the smart card business.

In addition to encrypting communications data, by using SAM to authenticateequipment, and perform authenticity verification of the data acquired, or generatedby the equipment, it is possible to prevent tampering with the equipment, softwareand data, or related identity theft, to achieve high level information security.

[Planned Specification for New Gateway Terminal]

CPU core	ARM Cortex-A7(1GHz)Dual core
Memory	512MB
Storage capacity	Built-in 4GB (including system area),micro SD
LAN	100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, AUTO-MDIX compatible
Wireless communication	Wireles LAN (optional), Wi-SUN (optional)
Mobile communication	LTE (Micro SIM card compatible)
Serial	×1
USB	USB2.0(Host/Device)×1(High Speed)
Security function	Incorprates SAM slot
Inpout power source	DC8V - 26.4V
Operating temperature range	-10°C - +60°C (No condensation)
Size	137.6×57.0×30.2mm (Not inlcudingprotruding parts)

[Looking Ahead]

In order to strengthen security measures with a view to the further penetrationof IoT, DNP will operate an information sharing platform that includes the newlydeveloped IoT gateway, and will support the establishment of a safe IoT environment.

The partners plan to provide approximately 100,000 product units by 2018,aiming for remote information security maintenance management, where equipmentrequires particular security, and information security maintenance managementof social infrastructure.

As part of these initiatives, in conjunction with Laurel Bank Machines Co.,Ltd.,DNP has developed a service capable of performing remote maintenance managementusing IoT technology, while ensuring safety with sophisticated security technologyfor equipment, including the cash processing machine provided to financial institutions.Test operations will commence at the end of 2016.

 

1: A module that mounts a secure IC chip with an application possessing securityfunctions, such as data encryption, authentication and confidential informationprotection.

2: A generic base for developing embedded equipment.

DNP has positioned Knowledge and Communication, Food and Healthcare, Lifestyleand Mobility, and the Environment and Energy as business growth areas, and isengaged in the creation of new values. As part of those efforts, the Companyis strengthening information security responses for which there is a growingsocial need, and provides a variety of information security solutions, includingconsulting and marketing.

* Conexio customizes hardware in line with user environmentsbased on its rich communications-related knowledge as a mobile phone sales agent,provides safe and firm data transmission methods that consider network applicationburdens, with a support system that includes on-site responses, and respondsto a variety of client challenges that cannot be overcome with software solutionsalone, to support client IoT services.

* Atmark Techno is promoting the provision of IoT deviceplatforms, that bundle together essential functions and services for the Thingsimplied in IoT, centered on gateways, based on embedded platform - Armadillo- technology. At mark Techno is forging ahead with responses to services andcloud platforms provided by various partners, and provides technology that takesin areas from sensor connections to cloud tie ups in a broad-based manner, andwill continue to support the realization of an IoT community.

* Product prices, specification and service contents mentioned in this newsrelease are current as of the date of publication. They may be changed at anytime without notice.