SecurWeave Research Labs provides a Configurable Hardware Enforced Safety and Security (CHESS) platform that utilizes hardware virtualization extensions to protect embedded systems from advanced malware and kernel-mode rootkits. The platform addresses the critical need for strict isolation between applications in increasingly software-defined environments, ensuring robust security for mission-critical systems.
Funding
$340K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Embedded systems are increasingly software-defined, making them attractive targets for advanced malware and kernel-mode rootkits. Traditional security solutions often fail to provide adequate protection against sophisticated attacks, leaving critical applications vulnerable. Strict isolation between applications is often lacking, creating opportunities for security breaches and system compromises.
Solution
SecurWeave Research Labs offers the Configurable Hardware Enforced Safety and Security (CHESS) platform, designed to protect embedded systems from advanced persistent threats. CHESS leverages hardware virtualization extensions to create a lightweight, flexible security hypervisor that enforces strict isolation between applications. This approach effectively stops zero-day exploits by employing behavioral-based malware detection and prevention techniques. The platform's open and flexible architecture makes it suitable for safety-critical systems requiring mixed criticality and real-time performance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers and manufacturers of embedded systems in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial control, where security and safety are paramount.
Features
- Hardware virtualization-based isolation to protect against kernel-mode rootkits and advanced malware.
- Behavioral-based malware detection and prevention to stop zero-day exploits.
- Lightweight security hypervisor designed for minimal overhead in embedded systems.
- Configurable security policies to meet the specific needs of different applications and systems.
- Support for safety, security, mixed criticality, and real-time requirements.