Italy-based embedded IoT security firm Exein has announced a strategic partnership with MediaTek. The partnership will integrate Exein’s embedded runtime security solution natively into MediaTek’s Genio platform, beginning with the 24.1 release of MediaTek IoT Yocto.
Gianni Cuozzo, founder and CEO of Exein, highlighted the significance of this partnership in addressing global mandatory security regulations like Europe’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). “This is the world’s first integration between a chipset manufacturer and runtime security. The company spent four years refining its security solution before its market debut. Today, Exein’s technology secures 80 million devices globally. Following a €15 million (~$15.6 million) Series B funding round last year, Exein reports a 400% year-on-year growth.
Exein’s cybersecurity solution is designed as a lightweight, efficient, and adaptable code that operates directly on device software in embedded systems. This decentralized endpoint security approach allows for individual device protection at the edge. Leveraging AI at the edge, Exein enables real-time threat detection and direct response on the device. The entire solution is developed using the Rust programming language, which is known for its performance and safety.
Exein’s technology is embedded directly into the MediaTek Genio platform, integrating security as a core component of the development process rather than an afterthought. Exein is uniquely positioned as the only company utilizing extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technology. eBPF allows sandboxed programs to run within an operating system kernel without modifying the kernel source code or adding extra kernel modules. MediaTek Genio products will be pre-integrated with Exein’s robust cybersecurity technology, enabling customers to deploy secure solutions immediately.
This partnership aims to eliminate integration barriers for adding security to embedded devices and supports compliance with global standards, including the CRA. MediaTek customers can now seamlessly adopt Exein’s advanced cybersecurity solutions as part of their development process.
The native integration of Exein technology ensures that MediaTek Genio products offer a seamless security experience throughout the entire product lifecycle. This approach also facilitates effortless regulatory compliance, as Exein’s technology enables quick alignment with the CRA and other international standards, ensuring secure and compliant devices for customers worldwide.