Why Embedded System Security is the New Safety Standard
As embedded systems become increasingly connected and accessible, security has become a critical requirement in embedded software development.
In contrast to safety, the focus of security is not on the risk of the coincidence of events or deviations from the intended function, but on the defence against active attacks on the embedded system.
If an embedded system is accessible via the internet, security becomes a prerequisite for safety. A successful cyberattack, with even part control of the system, can compromise functional safety, disrupt operations and lead to significant losses.
The Axivion Suite supports advanced Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to help developers detect and eliminate vulnerabilities early. It supports coding guidelines for CERT C, CERT C++, C Secure Coding, and ensures compliance with the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE).
Beyond source code scanning, Axivion Suite delivers powerful architecture analysis. You can monitor compliance with your software architecture and model security aspects in security architectures.. The architecture analysis of Axivion Suite also ensures compliance with the security architecture and warns of violations.
Axivion Suite integrates seamlessly into modern development workflows. It's available both on the developer’s workstation and in the CI / DevOps pipeline on the build server or in the cloud. This makes Axivion Suite part of your CI/CD strategy and quality assurance.