Renesas and wolfSSL Enable Ready-to-Use IoT Security Solutions Based on Embedded TLS Stack

Rhea-AI Summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation has entered a multi-year licensing agreement with wolfSSL to offer a free commercial license for the wolfSSL TLS stack to customers of its 32-bit MCU product families, including RA, RX, and Synergy. This integration supports enhanced security for IoT applications, utilizing Renesas’ hardware security engines. The wolfSSL stack is known for being lightweight and efficient, supporting TLS 1.3 and offering FIPS-certified cryptography through wolfCrypt. Customers can now access these solutions to bolster their IoT security.

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• Free commercial licenses for the wolfSSL TLS stack increase the value for Renesas MCU customers.
• Integration of wolfSSL enhances security features of the RA, RX, and Synergy MCU families.
• Strong market positioning in the growing IoT sector due to advanced security certifications including FIPS 140-2.

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• None.

All Renesas 32-bit RA Family, RX Family, and Synergy Platform MCU Customers Can Obtain a Free, wolfSSL Standard Commercial License for Their TLS Stack with wolfCrypt Cryptographic Library

TOKYO & EDMONDS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and wolfSSL, a leading provider of embedded security solutions, today announced a multi-year licensing agreement whereby customers of Renesas’ 32-bit MCU offerings can obtain a free commercial license for the wolfSSL TLS (Transport Layer Security) stack with integrated Renesas hardware security engine support plus the FIPS certified wolfCrypt crypto library. All customers of Renesas RA Family, RX Family, and Synergy Platform MCUs are eligible for the commercial license, which includes technical support from wolfSSL.

TLS is the world-wide standard for securing internet communications. A TLS solution built on certified, integrated hardware security engines such as the Renesas TSIP (Trusted Secure IP) and SCE (Secure Crypto Engine) provides the ultimate mechanism to create secure IoT products. The wolfSSL embedded TLS stack is a lightweight TLS solution written in ANSI C and targeted for embedded, RTOS, and resource-constrained environments - primarily because of its small size, speed, and feature set. wolfSSL supports industry standards up to the current TLS 1.3 and DTLS 1.2 levels, and is up to 20 times smaller than OpenSSL. In addition to full integration with the Renesas MCU’s hardware security engines, wolfSSL includes the wolfCrypt lightweight crypto library, which has been certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 1. wolfCrypt supports the most popular algorithms and ciphers as well as progressive ones such as post-quantum key exchange available through the Open Quantum Safe project's liboqs.

Security is a key differentiator for MCU customers, particularly in the fast-growing IoT market, and Renesas has established leadership in security with a wide range of solutions and certifications. Earlier this year, Renesas announced FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification of the RX65N, the first such certification for a general purpose MCU. RA Family Arm® Cortex-M MCUs have achieved both PSA Certified Level 2 and Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) certifications, with additional NIST certifications planned. Renesas offers MCU devices with protections against timing and SPA/DPA side-channel attacks on crypto operations. All Families offer devices with unlimited secure key storage, with the RA Family offering simplified secure key installation.

“As the MCU leader, we pride ourselves in delivering added value to our customers,” said Roger Wendelken, Senior Vice President in Renesas’ IoT and Infrastructure Business Unit. “In addition to the many security features built into our products, offering high-quality wolfSSL TLS and crypto software commercial licenses free of charge is a clear example of that philosophy.”

“Renesas shares our passion for security,” said wolfSSL CEO, Larry Stefonic. “We’re pleased that the very large Renesas MCU customer base will now have easy and unfettered access to our market leading cryptography software to implement the best, most up-to-date security. Renesas is making it frictionless for their customers to do more with less effort; isn’t that what the best MCU vendors should do?”

Availability

Renesas 32-bit MCU customers can download the WolfSSL TLS stack, including the wolfCrypt Cryptography library today at https://github.com/wolfssl/Renesas.

About wolfSSL

wolfSSL focuses on providing lightweight and embedded security solutions with an emphasis on speed, size, portability, features and standards compliance. Dual licensed to cater to a diversity of users ranging from hobbyists to the user with commercial needs, we are happy to help our customers and community in any way we can. Our products are open source, giving customers the freedom to look under the hood. Our wolfSSL embedded TLS library is the first commercial release of TLS 1.3 in the world. For more information on wolfSSL products, please visit www.wolfSSL.com.

About Renesas Electronics Corporation

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Don Parkman

Renesas Electronics Corporation

+ 1-408-887-4308

don.parkman.xh@renesas.com

Kajal Sapkota

wolfSSL

+1 (425) 503-2347

kajal@wolfssl.com

Source: Renesas Electronics Corporation

FAQ

What is the significance of Renesas' licensing agreement with wolfSSL for stock symbol RNECY?

The agreement offers a free commercial license for wolfSSL's TLS stack to Renesas MCU customers, enhancing security features and potentially increasing customer adoption.

What benefits do Renesas MCU users receive from the wolfSSL TLS stack?

Users gain access to enhanced security for IoT applications, utilizing FIPS-certified cryptography and support for the latest TLS standards.

How does the integration of wolfSSL impact Renesas' market position in the IoT sector?

The integration strengthens Renesas' market position by providing advanced security solutions, addressing critical needs in the rapidly growing IoT market.