IoT Endpoint Security Fundamentals#

NOTE: This section replaces UG103.05: IoT Endpoint Security Fundamentals. Further updates to this user guide will be provided here.

This guide introduces the security concepts that must be considered when implementing an Internet of Things (IoT) system. The guide clearly delineates the solutions Silicon Labs provides to support endpoint security and what you must do outside of the Silicon Labs framework. Where appropriate, Silicon Labs’ approach to our own security is offered as an example. This document is designed for product developers and managers.

Silicon Labs’ Fundamentals series covers topics that project managers, application designers, and developers should understand before beginning to work on an embedded networking solution using Silicon Labs chips, networking stacks such as EmberZNet PRO or Silicon Labs Bluetooth®, and associated development tools. The guides can be used as a starting place for anyone needing an introduction to developing wireless networking applications, or who is new to the Silicon Labs development environment.

Key Points#

• Describes what manufacturers must do to have a secure product

• Reviews the tools and solutions Silicon Labs provides to support product security

• Provides references to other general and product-specific information