BetahWorx provides a lightweight, platform‑agnostic software module that generates AES‑256 encryption keys in real time from onboard sensor entropy, eliminating stored keys on unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime vehicles. The solution supports TLS, DTLS, and IPsec for secure telemetry and encrypts onboard data, with automatic re‑keying and resynchronization over intermittent links while meeting FIPS 140‑2 and NATO STANAG 4609 standards.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime platforms operating in contested or low‑bandwidth environments lack a secure method for managing encryption keys, making them vulnerable to storage‑based attacks and compromising both communications and data‑at‑rest confidentiality.
Solution
BetahWorx delivers a dynamic secure key generation system that derives cryptographic keys in real time from onboard sensor entropy, eliminating the need to store keys on the vehicle. The software runs as a lightweight, platform‑agnostic module that can be embedded in any unmanned system, providing end‑to‑end encryption for both telemetry links and stored payload data. It is designed to function under intermittent or disrupted connectivity, automatically resynchronizing with a ground or cloud authority when bandwidth becomes available. By generating keys on‑the‑fly, the solution reduces the attack surface and meets the stringent security requirements of both commercial and government operators in tactical scenarios.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense contractors, OEMs, and mission operators deploying unmanned aerial, ground, or maritime systems that require resilient, low‑overhead encryption for tactical communications and onboard data storage.
Features
- Real‑time key derivation engine that harvests high‑entropy sensor data (IMU, GPS, acoustic) to produce AES‑256 keys without persistent storage
- Stateless cryptographic workflow compatible with TLS, DTLS, and IPsec for secure command‑and‑control links
- Platform‑agnostic SDK (C/C++ and Rust) supporting aerial, ground, and maritime unmanned vehicles with minimal CPU and memory overhead
- Automatic re‑keying and session resumption logic that tolerates disconnected, disrupted, intermittent, or low‑bandwidth links
- Secure data‑at‑rest module that encrypts onboard logs and payloads using derived keys, with built‑in tamper‑evidence checksums
- RESTful API and ROS/ROS2 integration hooks for seamless incorporation into existing autonomy stacks
- Compliance‑ready cryptographic primitives aligned with FIPS 140‑2 and NATO STANAG 4609 standards