ARM and Discretix to Create Next-Generation Security Solution for Mobile Devices

ARM and Discretix announced a collaboration for a new security solution for mobile devices. The combined solution will integrate ARM's TrustZone technology with Discretix' CryptoCell technology.

The integration of TrustZone and CryptoCell technologies creates a tightly coupled security solution combining hardware and software components. At the hardware level, the solution includes the CryptoCell platform and TrustZone Hardware, while at the software layer, it integrates TrustZone Software, Discretix security middleware and Discretix multi-scheme DRM agent.

TrustZone technology is targeted specifically at securing mobile phones, PDAs, and other devices running on operating systems such as Symbian, Linux and Windows CE. Through its implementation within the microprocessor core, TrustZone technology creates a secure execution environment to protect applications from software attacks.

Discretix' CryptoCell technology is an embedded hardware and software system designed to protect mobile device applications. The flexible platform offers a high level of security while overcoming the challenges of performance, power consumption and silicon footprint. The CryptoCell architecture can be deployed across a wide range of platforms and operating systems.

"As rich mobile content becomes ubiquitous, and technologies such as Near Field Communications (NFC) enable mobile contactless payment devices, turning your phone into your e-wallet, the security of portable devices is coming under greater scrutiny. With increasing occurrences of mobile fraud, content hacking and virus transmission, operators and businesses stand to lose significant revenues if action is not taken," said Michael Dimelow, director of marketing, Embedded Software, ARM. "TrustZone Software has become the de facto standard in mobile security, and when combined with Discretix CryptoCell technology, we can deliver a robust and flexible solution accessible to all."