Variscite and Check Point: A New Era in IoT/Embedded Device Security

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, security has emerged as a critical concern. As more devices become connected, the risk of cyber threats increases exponentially. To address this challenge, Variscite, a leading System on Module (SoM) designer, developer, and manufacturer, has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and global leader in cybersecurity solutions. Together, they aim to enhance the security of IoT and embedded devices, protecting them from sophisticated cyberattacks.



The collaboration between Variscite and Check Point brings together Variscite's extensive ARM-based SoM portfolio and Check Point's Quantum IoT Protect, powered by the Nano Agent. This integration complements Variscite's built-in security and extends cyber protection to the entire device. The Nano Agent defends connected devices against advanced cyber threats, including denial-of-service attacks, malware, botnets, exploits, known and zero-day vulnerabilities. It also enables device manufacturers to comply with the EU's new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which introduces mandatory security requirements for connected devices to protect consumers, businesses, and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.



By integrating the Nano Agent into their Variscite-based designs, developers can seamlessly secure the device, application, and data from the design stage while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. This partnership gives Variscite customers trusted, proven security solutions from one of the world's leading cybersecurity companies, ease of integration, and ease of management.



Variscite's CEO, Ohad Yaniv, emphasizes the strategic importance of integrated connectivity and partnerships for overall solution delivery. He states, "We realized that connectivity was going to be central and devices would interface with the Internet and internal system networks. We see today that industrial applications are getting more connected, coffee machines have video displays with updated commercials and this is true for all industries." He continues, "Strategic partnership for overall solution delivery is also very important for the company – we partner with 3rd parties that can provide management capabilities such as OTA and device management to complement the network device infrastructure that we provide."



In conclusion, the partnership between Variscite and Check Point marks a new era in IoT and embedded device security. By combining Variscite's extensive SoM portfolio with Check Point's Quantum IoT Protect, powered by the Nano Agent, they offer customers a comprehensive, easy-to-integrate, and manage security solution. This collaboration enables Variscite's customers to protect their devices from advanced cyber threats, comply with emerging cybersecurity regulations, and ultimately build more secure and reliable IoT and embedded systems.