OPTIGA embedded security chips for the IoT
Speaker: Timo Grassmann, Infineon
Timo Grassmann from Infineon Technologies is explaining that security is a critical success factor in implementation of IoT solution and services. However, the level of security required should always balance economic boundaries and this is where IFX has a lot of know and expertise.
Infineon supplies hardware-based, tailor-made, scalable security products ranging from basic authentication to advanced protection of IoT use cases. With the OPTIGA™ embedded security chips from Infineon, system manufacturers as well as solution providers always have the right security at hand and are able to develop new business models and to differentiate from competitors.
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