Fusaware provides a software platform that integrates with EDA and PLM tools to embed security controls throughout the hardware design process. It automates threat modeling, compliance verification against standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO/SAE 21434, and generates traceable security documentation while offering real‑time risk scoring and supplier onboarding. The solution also monitors firmware updates post‑production to maintain continuous compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Hardware manufacturers often embed security considerations late in the design cycle, resulting in costly redesigns, compliance gaps, and exposure to firmware-level attacks. Complex supply‑chain interactions and fragmented tooling make it difficult to enforce consistent safety protocols across the entire product lifecycle. Consequently, organizations struggle to certify that their devices meet industry security standards before mass production.
Solution
Fusaware delivers a dedicated software platform that embeds security controls directly into the hardware development workflow. The tool integrates with common CAD and PLM systems to automate threat modeling, policy enforcement, and vulnerability scanning during design, simulation, and layout stages. It provides a centralized repository for security requirements, test cases, and compliance artifacts, enabling traceability from specification through manufacturing. Real‑time risk analytics highlight potential weaknesses early, allowing engineers to remediate issues before silicon tape‑out. The platform also supports secure supplier onboarding and continuous monitoring of firmware updates throughout the product’s operational life, ensuring ongoing adherence to safety standards.
Target Audience
The primary customers are semiconductor design houses, IoT device manufacturers, and defense or automotive hardware firms that need to embed robust security controls into their product development processes. Additionally, system integrators and contract manufacturers seeking to certify supply‑chain compliance are key users of the platform.
Features
- Model‑based security verification that maps threat vectors to design components during schematic and layout creation
- Automated compliance checks against standards such as IEC 62443, NIST 800‑53, and ISO/SAE 21434 with configurable rule sets
- Seamless integration via plugins and APIs for leading EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys) and PLM systems to embed security tasks into existing pipelines
- Centralized security requirement repository with version control, change‑impact analysis, and audit‑ready documentation generation
- Real‑time risk scoring dashboard that visualizes vulnerability hotspots and recommends mitigation actions
- Supplier onboarding workflow that validates third‑party IP and firmware against defined security policies before inclusion in the bill of materials
- Continuous post‑production monitoring module that tracks firmware patches and flags deviations from approved security baselines
- Role‑based access control and end‑to‑end encryption to protect sensitive design data throughout the development lifecycle