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Codasip delivers processor security to actively prevent the most common cyberattacks

Codasip®, the leader in RISC-V Custom Compute, today announced the first commercial implementation of CHERI, the advanced security mechanism the semiconductor industry needs.

 Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) technology was developed at the University of Cambridge as the result of research aimed at revisiting fundamental design choices in hardware and software to improve system security.

 The technology has been proven in experimental processors and will now be available in a commercial offering, enabling secure-by-design products. Codasip’s commercial implementation will enable companies to take preventive security measures without having to wait for their vendors’ delivered patches.

Memory safety needs to be a primary concern for all processor and SoC designers, device manufacturers, and end users. Cyberattacks pose an ever-growing threat and approximately 70% of OS and browser vulnerabilities documented in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program in the last two decades are attributed to software memory errors. A reason for the lack of commercial solutions to address this challenge is the complexity of the problem. 

Advanced memory protection has only been achievable through advanced hardware modification or expensive and impactful software modifications. But to be viable in real products, any suggested solution must have minimal impact on power, performance, and area. Building on its unique Custom Compute approach, Codasip has been able to effectively address this challenge.

Ron Black, Codasip's CEO, said: "Unsafe and insecure products risk causing privacy violations, reputational damage and financial loss that are unacceptable, be it cars, routers, medical devices, or any other consumer product. 

"Employing statistical protection mechanisms, like stack canaries, to detect memory corruption has proven not secure enough. It's now time for consumers to ask the question: Are your device providers protecting you from the most common type of cyberattack? If they aren't using Codasip CHERI technology, they probably aren't.”

Professor Robert N. M. Watson, of the University of Cambridge, said: “CHERI extends conventional hardware Instruction-Set Architectures (ISAs) with new architectural features to enable fine-grained memory protection and highly scalable software compartmentalization. 

"The CHERI memory-protection features allow historically memory-unsafe programming languages such as C and C++ to be adapted to provide strong, compatible, and efficient protection against many currently widely exploited vulnerabilities.”

Professor John Goodacre, director of Digital Security by Design (DSbD), UK Research and Innovation, added: “Governments are taking action to protect their citizens and businesses from the cyber threat. The DSbD programme is unlocking the market and enabling technology such as CHERI, so companies can add security by design into their products and services. I’m really excited to see Codasip launching a commercial implementation of CHERI. This is an important milestone in creating a secured future for all of us.”

Using Codasip Studio, Codasip is adding built-in fine-grained memory protection to its recently launched 700 processor family by extending the RISC-V ISA with CHERI-based custom instructions. To enable the use of these instructions, Codasip is also delivering the software environment to take advantage of CHERI technology, bringing a full software development flow to add memory protection.

Because CHERI technology can be applied selectively to critical functions, it is possible to enhance the security of existing products with a small effort, often through a simple code recompilation. The huge pool of existing C/C++ software can therefore still be leveraged in more secure systems.

Codasip will be participating at the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, California, on November 7-8. The company will showcase its solutions and present a keynote and several technical topics. Learn more or book a meeting.

www.codasip.com

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Excel Networking offers a vast range of products that have been designed specifically with data centre spaces in mind

Excel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at this year’s Data Centre World exhibition in Paris, France this November.

Data Centre World, the largest exhibition dedicated to data centre experts, will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 15th and 16th November 2023. Visitors will be able to discover the latest technologies and the power of digital transformation in the sphere of the data centre industry, with opportunities to explore the innovative solutions available to maximise the potential of a data centre installation.

A typical data centre installation has extensive requirements for seamless high-density design, high speed connectivity and infrastructure security. Excel Networking offers a vast range of products that have been designed specifically with data centre spaces in mind, with choices across the copper, fibre, racks, power and containment product lines, all of which will be showcased at stand G100 throughout the exhibition.

Speaking about the event, Hinda Mourali, Excel Networking’s Sales Manager for France commented, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase the Excel portfolio at this year’s Data Centre World. Our team of specialists will be available throughout the two days to present our range of products, including an exciting range of new Environ racks.”

Excel Networking are planning to expand their comprehensive range of Environ racks and cabinets. The Data Centre Rack (DCR Series) will be officially launched in Q1 2024. The chassis of this rack is based on the successful Server Rack Series and will offer several key features that will make them ideal for Data Centre applications. The rack will be available in 42U, 47U and 52U heights, and will be the showcase of the Excel stand at Data Centre World, loaded with a full suite of Excel’s copper and optical fibre patching solutions.

Hinda continued, “The Excel brand launched in 1997 and since then has enjoyed formidable growth across the world, now available in over 80 countries with 21% market share in the UK. Excel introduced their plastic free packaging in 2019 as part of a wider sustainability effort, demonstrating their industry-leading mindset and environmentally conscious ethos alongside their phenomenal growth.”

Hinda concluded, “We hope to see many of you at our stand during the exhibition, and we look forward to discussing your upcoming projects with you to see how Excel’s complete, trusted solution could help.”

There will be a range of Excel literature and giveaways available throughout the event, as well as an exciting competition with a chance to win a trip to Centreparcs.

For further information about Excel Networking’s presence at the upcoming Data Centre World exhibition, please visit our website or speak to our team on 0121 326 2475. If you would like to register your interest to meet us during the event, please get in touch with Hinda at hinda.mourali@excel-networking.com.

Further information:

excel-networking.com

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