INSIDE Secure demos end-to-end security for NExt-gen home energy gateways

FRANCE: INSIDE Secure has developed a demonstration design of a next-generation home energy gateway that will meet the stringent end-to-end security requirements mandated by the German BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik) also known as the Federal Office for Information Security.

The design will meet these security requirements – now being adopted by other countries – using the INSIDE VaultIC security module, which works together with the Freescale i.MX28 application processor to protect consumer data privacy, prevent hacking and fraud and address other security, safety and privacy concerns.

As the interface between the home area network of consumer appliances, meters and other home premises equipment and the wide area network link to the utility companies and service providers, the home energy gateway must address the security needs of all stakeholders.

Not unlike TV set top boxes and cable operator head ends, home energy gateways and utility back-end servers must be able to authenticate each other before establishing a secure communications channel to prevent fraud and eavesdropping.  The gateway itself must be immune from hacking, too.