modular cryptographic providers

The Certicom Security Architecture consists of a portable, modular set of software cryptographic providers that offer FIPS 140-2 validation and meet NSA guidelines for ECC and security services like SSL, IPSec, PKI, DRM and Embedded Trust Services (ETS). Board support packages (BSP) expose the cryptographic functionality available in hardware. This comprehensive, cross-platform security solution was specifically designed to address the requirements of markets such as government communications, mobility, DRM & conditional access, and enterprise software.

Certicom Security Architecture

Components of the Architecture are unified by a common API that sits between the security services or applications and the cryptographic providers. The API accesses the fastest and/or strongest security available, whether it resides on the chipset or in the software cryptographic provider. By standardizing on a cryptographic API, manufacturers maximixe portability and code re-use in products with different chipsets.

• cost-effective software development and faster time-to-market
• easy migration from legacy crypto systems such as RSA, to today's standard for the public-key cryptography, ECC
• adherence to industry standards and stringent government security requirements, enabling access to new markets

For more detailed information on the components of Certicom's Security Architecture, please review our Products and Services