DNP, Conexio and Atmark Techno Develop Gateway Terminal that Creates a High-Security IoT Environment
Applies smart card technology to prevent cyber-attacks such as data leakage and the hacking of devices
May 11, 2016
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), Conexio Corporation (Conexio) and Atmark Techno Inc. (Atmark Techno) have jointly developed a gateway terminal mounted with a Secure Application Module (SAM)*1 ffor 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.
- 1 A module that mounts a secure IC chip with an application possessing security functions, such as data encryption, authentication and confidential information protection.
Background
In recent years, there have been reports of the fragility of in-vehicle computer systems. And as can be seen from the US example of the hacking of electronic bulletin board type road signs, there have also been increasing cases of built-in devices, without security measures, becoming the target of internet-based cyber-attacks, in much the same way as servers and Computers have. Countermeasures include examples of using dedicated lines, or mobile circuits blocked off from the internet, but these come with the challenges of higher operational costs compared to the internet, and of being unable to freely select a variety of cloud services.
In order to overcome these challenges, and create a secure IoT environment while using the internet to rein in operational costs, the partners have jointly developed 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 produced platform*2for embedding into industrial equipment, and integrates the IoT gateway, jointly developed by Atmark Techno and Conexio, with SAM developed by DNP by applying the digital security technology accumulated from the smart card business.
In addition to encrypting communications data, by using SAM to authenticate equipment, and perform authenticity verification of the data acquired, or generated by the equipment, it is possible to prevent tampering with the equipment, software and data, or related identity theft, to achieve high level information security.
- 2 A generic base for developing embedded equipment.
[Planned specifications 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 | Wireless LAN (optional), Wi-SUN (optional) |
Mobile communication | LTE (Micro SIM card compatible) |
Serial | ×1 |
USB | USB2.0（Host/Device）×1（High Speed） |
Security function | Incorporates SAM slot |
Input power source | DC8V - 26.4V |
Operating temperature range | -10°C - +60°C (No condensation) |
Size | 137.6×57.0×30.2mm (Not inlcuding protruding parts) |
[Conceptual diagram of a highly secure platform centered around the new gateway terminal]
[Looking Ahead]
In order to strengthen security measures with a view to the further penetration of IoT, DNP will operate an information sharing platform that includes the newly developed 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 equipment requires particular security, and information security maintenance management of 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 management using IoT technology, while ensuring safety with sophisticated security technology for equipment, including the cash processing machine provided to financial institutions.Test operations will commence at the end of 2016.
This gateway terminal will be exhibited at the Atmark Techno booth (booth No. West 3-71) at the 5th IoT/M2M Expo Spring, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, May 11th to Friday, May 13th, 2016.
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Headquarters: Tokyo President: Yoshitoshi Kitajima Capital: 114.4 billion yen
Conexio Corporation Headquarters: Tokyo President Director: Hiroo Inoue Capital: 2.7 billion yen
Atmark Techno Co., Ltd. Headquarters: Hokkaido Representative Director: Tomohiro Saneyoshi Capital: 100 million yen
- DNP has positioned Knowledge and Communication, Food and Healthcare, Lifestyle and Mobility, and the Environment and Energy as business growth areas, and is engaged in the creation of new values. The Company will strengthen information security responses against the backdrop of increased demand from society, and will provide a variety of information services, including consulting and marketing.
- Conexio customizes hardware in line with user environments based on its rich communications-related knowledge as a mobile phone sales agent, provides safe and firm data transmission methods that consider network application burdens, with a support system that includes on-site responses, and responds to a variety of client challenges that cannot be overcome with software solutions alone, to support client IoT services.
- Atmark Techno is promoting the provision of an IoT platform that bundles together essential functions and services for IoT, mainly via Armadillo technology-based gateways. Armadillo is a platform for integration equipment. The company is forging ahead with responses to services and cloud platforms provided by other partners, and will propose technologies covering a broad area, from sensor connections to cloud tie ups, while also supporting the realization of the IoT society.
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Product Inquiries
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Information Innovation Operations, C&I Center
Digital Security Headquarters IoT Business Development Project Team
TEL: 03-6735-0517
Conexio Corporation IoT/MVNO Sales Department
TEL: 03-5331-3677 FAX: 03-5331-3685 E-mail: m2m@conexio.co.jp
Atmark Techno Co., Ltd. Sales Department
TEL: 045-548-5651 E-mail: sales@atmark-techno.com
