The two companies are working together to develop robust cybersecurity features for use in space applications and the collaboration will bring together Frontgrade Gaisler's radiation-hardened electronics with wolfSSL's security software libraries.
At the highest Technology Readiness Level of 9 (TRL-9), the Frontgrade Gaisler’s GR740 quad-core microprocessor is used across multiple space missions. The microprocessor’s software ecosystem will now be further enhanced by porting wolfSSL’s wolfCrypt robust cryptography library.
The companies explained that this integration will offer customers a combination of rad-hard hardware and resilient cybersecurity software.
WolfSSL’s wolfCrypt library equips users with a lightweight, high-performance cryptographic solution that ensures secure communications, data integrity, and protection against cyber threats in space-based applications - users will also benefit from the support offered for post quantum cryptography and CNSA 2.0.
"We understand the growing need for secure solutions in space technology," said Sandi Habinc, General Manager at Frontgrade Gaisler. "By collaborating with wolfSSL, we are now enabling our customers with the reliable software needed to address their cybersecurity requirements."
"Security is paramount in space applications, where reliability and resilience are critical. By integrating wolfCrypt with Gaisler’s GR740 processor, we’re providing a proven, lightweight, and high-performance security solution that meets the unique challenges of space environments," added Larry Stefonic, Chief Executive Officer of wolfSSL.
Planned future developments include a port of wolfHSM software to the Hardware Security Module (HSM) in Gaisler’s upcoming GR765 octa-core rad-hard microprocessor. The combination will create an isolated platform for key storage, signature verification, and crypto acceleration that would be easily accessible through wolfCrypt.
