Embedded Executive Podcast Embedded Executive: The Same Level of Security Is Needed Whether You Have One Device or Millions | Infineon and CommScope
Oct 1, 2025
Xin Qiu, Head of Security Solutions at CommScope, builds PKI and provisioning services for devices. Patrick Carrier, Manager for Secure Solutions at Infineon, focuses on hardware secure elements and identity provisioning. They discuss why every device needs a unique identity. They cover wafer- and supply-chain provisioning, scaling tradeoffs, PKI’s role, and how hardware and services work together.
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Identity Is The Core Of Device Security
- Secure provisioning is about creating unique device identities, not just loading software.
- Unique identities prevent impersonation and protect networks and services from unauthorized access.
Use Hardware-Backed Storage For Credentials
- Store device identities in a secure element and provision them in a secure environment.
- Use hardware-backed storage and trusted partners to manage provisioning at scale.
Wafer Provisioning Scales — Up To A Point
- Wafer-level provisioning scales well for millions of devices but becomes complex for many device makers.
- At volumes below hundreds of thousands, alternative provisioning approaches may be more cost-effective.