Imagine buying a pre-built LEGO set, but some bricks come from strangers and might be fragile or broken. This project builds a digital workshop that checks every single brick for flaws and removes the unnecessary ones to make the structure stronger. It then provides a library of 'certified' strong bricks so anyone can build a secure device without starting from scratch.
Companies using open-source components in IoT devices cannot easily verify the security of 3rd party code. This creates a massive attack surface, especially on low-power devices that are hard to patch.
A security hub containing a decomposition/audit engine, a code debloating tool, a patching mechanism, and a repository of hardened open-source modules.
If you are an OEM manufacturer dealing with security risks from 3rd party open-source components — this project developed a security auditing and debloating engine that removes unrelated code to reduce the attack surface. This ensures your connected devices are hardened before deployment.
If you are a hardware startup dealing with constrained device resources and no trusted environments — this project developed a repository of security-hardened open-source solutions. This allows you to integrate secure modules without needing a massive internal security team.
If you are a network operator dealing with the difficulty of patching vulnerable open-source software across a wide network — this project developed an updating and patching mechanism. This keeps your open-source flows secure even when the original code is found to be vulnerable.
Based on available project data, the project aims to provide an open-source compliant exploitation, but specific pricing models are not listed.
Yes, the project is designed to validate the solution in 2 industrial pilots across several use cases to ensure it works in real-world settings.
The project focuses on open-source solutions and has established Open-source Legal Management as part of its general management procedures.
It supports the DevSecOps lifecycle by providing a one-stop hub for analyzing, assessing, and hardening open-source software and hardware.
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, suggesting the final validated solutions will be available by the end of 2025.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 8 industry partners representing a 62% industry ratio. This includes 4 SMEs, suggesting a strong focus on market viability and practical implementation rather than purely academic research. The collaboration spans 7 countries, combining the expertise of 3 universities and 2 research centers.
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