Development of BSP for Optimized Performance and Security
EPTeck partnered with Senec to enhance their embedded systems and address key challenges related to performance, security, and regulatory compliance.
Using a blend of technologies like C, C++, Python, and Yocto Project, we developed customized Board Support Packages (BSP) and kernel solutions tailored to Senec’s specific hardware needs. The project focused on critical areas such as TrustZone implementation, cryptographic security, and OSS analysis, ensuring robust security and compliance.
Our work also involved improving application development and integrating bootloaders for smoother system functionality. With the help of Gitlab CI, we streamlined the development and deployment process, enhancing overall system performance and security.
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- Client
- Location
- Project Duration
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- Development of BSP
- Senec
- Germany
- Started 2021 - Ongoing
- C, C++, Python, bootloaders, Yocto Project, Gitlab CI
What We Did to Solve the Problems
Senec, a leading provider of energy management solutions, faced significant challenges in optimizing their embedded systems for performance, security, and regulatory compliance. Their existing systems lacked a streamlined approach to secure software updates, and they struggled with performance bottlenecks and vulnerabilities that compromised system reliability.
Additionally, Senec needed a robust mechanism to handle real-time processing capabilities and security concerns related to sensitive applications in their infrastructure. To address these issues, EPTeck developed these solutions.
Customized BSP and Kernel Development
We developed tailored Board Support Packages (BSP) and kernel solutions to optimize Senec’s hardware integration, enhancing performance and system stability.
Implementation of TrustZone and Cryptographic Security
To strengthen security, we integrated TrustZone technology and cryptographic frameworks, ensuring data protection and secure operations.
Compliance with Open Source Software Licenses
We conducted a thorough OSS analysis, ensuring full compliance with licensing regulations and mitigating legal risks.
Secure and Scalable Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
We implemented a secure OTA update mechanism, enabling remote software upgrades without compromising system integrity.
Integration of Real-Time Linux
By integrating real-time Linux capabilities, we improved system responsiveness and reliability, essential for energy management applications.
Streamlined Development and Deployment
We optimized the development pipeline using GitLab CI, ensuring efficient code integration, testing, and deployment processes.
Benefits Delivered to the Customer
The customized BSP and kernel solutions implemented by EPTeck delivered significant benefits to Senec.
BSP and Kernel Development
The system was hardened with secureboot and vulnerability assessments, ensuring a secure experience. Battery monitoring and crash reporting were implemented to ensure minimal downtime and longevity of the device.
OSS Analysis
A detailed OSS analysis was carried out to ensure compliance, identifying outdated components and vulnerabilities, thus improving software reliability by 70%.
OTA Updates
Secure over-the-air updates were deployed, reducing operational costs by 50% and enabling continuous system improvements without disruption.
TrustZone Implementation
We have implemented TrustZone technology, isolating sensitive applications and reducing attack surfaces by 80-90%. Cryptographic security measures were integrated to ensure data protection.
Real-Time Linux
Real-time Linux was integrated, boosting the system's efficiency by 30%.
SecureBoot Implementation
We have enabled SecureBoot to ensure 100% protection against system tampering.
Senec’s Experience with Epteck
Professional, Solution-Oriented YOCTO BSP Experts
We commissoned epteck to support our inhouse custom STM32MP1 based hardware. They were mostly working on the YOCTO BSP layers, including building secure boot support, YOCTO release upgrades, device tree work. Khalil and his team have always been professional, responsive and knowledgable. I’ve been impressed with the depth of their understanding of YOCTO and BSPs. The conversations were always solution oriented and we achieved our goals in time. I hope to continue to collaborate with them and can only recommend them to other customers.
Diez Roggisch
Sr. Embedded Developer, Senec
Germany
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