Overview - Why Embedded Security

Embedded devices are increasingly connected and safety‑critical. A single vulnerability can lead to safety hazards, service downtime, IP loss, or regulatory non‑compliance. Building in security from the start reduces lifecycle risk and total cost of ownership.

Key drivers:

• Safety: Prevent unsafe behavior due to malicious inputs or faults.
• Compliance: Meet emerging regulations (e.g., EU Cyber Resilience Act).
• Resilience: Limit blast radius and enable secure recovery.
• Trust: Safeguard data, IP, and supply chain integrity.

Core pillars we’ll build upon:

• Threat modeling and secure architecture
• Root of trust, secure boot, and update integrity
• Memory protection and least privilege
• Secure communication and key management
• Vulnerability handling and incident response

Next: Explore CRA obligations for software developers and how they affect embedded projects. See Security → CRA → References for official links and standards.