Digi International publicized an advancement in device security with the validation of FIPS 140-3 cryptographic modules across its portfolio of solutions based on the Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system including Digi EX, IX and TX Cellular Routers, Digi Connect IT Console Servers, Digi Connect EZ Serial Device and Terminal Servers, and Digi AnywhereUSB USB Over IP. According to the press release, Digi is the first provider of cellular connectivity solutions to achieve FIPS 140-3 validation without specialized SKUs.

Digi International launched its Digi IX25, a next-generation industrial cellular router solution offering secure, scalable connectivity for critical networking infrastructure. The platform combines networking, compute, and secure connectivity in one device. To streamline deployment and reduce costs as well as potential failure points, four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports eliminate the need for external switches in field cabinets and kiosks.

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Felix Galindo, a Principal Engineer at Digi International, to discuss the impending upgrade crisis for industrial facilities and legacy connectivity in Industrial IoT.

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The next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies, featuring Rich and Sivaram Trikutam, Senior Vice President of Wireless Products at Infineon Technologies. The two discuss everything you need to know about Wi-Fi, including Infineon’s latest Wi-Fi transceiver, a 20-MHz tri-radio device for IoT applications.

There are lots of different ways that IoT devices can communicate. In some instances, that’s a good thing. But in other cases, it’s hindering the growth of IoT devices. And that’s a problem, at least according to Mike Rohrmoser, a Vice President at Digi. 

In this week’s Embedded Executives podcast, Mike explains how protocols are evolving and what needs to occur to ensure interoperability between all devices, including those that may have been in the field for decades.

Don’t stop me if you’ve heard this before, because it needs to be repeated, again, and again. The embedded industry needs to take security more seriously. Hacks are continuing to occur and will continue until there is a “security by design” mentality in place in our space. It’s hard to believe we are still having this discussion, but we are. 

I also expressed my frustration on this week’s Embedded Executives podcast with Josh Heller, the Manager of Product Security at Digi International. Josh confirmed my fears, but had some great suggestions to help solve the problem.

It’s only about a month out from CES and we’re already seeing the impacts of some of the news that was dropped in Las Vegas at the biggest show in consumer electronics.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Digi International launched its future-proof Digi 360, a new subscription-based solution delivering ease-of-use, deployment visibility, and enhanced ROI for Digi cellular routers. Digi 360 includes flexible devices, software, and services enhanced to streamline development of IoT projects.