diff --git a/blog/posts/secure-boot.md b/blog/posts/secure-boot.md index f0f4a1aa..d8de9689 100644 --- a/blog/posts/secure-boot.md +++ b/blog/posts/secure-boot.md @@ -129,4 +129,14 @@ As it is, boot authentication is mostly limited to regular computers and phones. In a rare bit of good news, some manufacturers like Samsung are starting to incorporate the same [security technology](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-becomes-the-company-with-the-largest-number-of-level-diamond-iot-security-rating-verifications-by-ul-solutions-in-the-home-appliances-industry) such as their [Knox](https://www.samsungknox.com/en/secured-by-knox) into their appliances, which includes secure boot. -To me this marks a turning point from manufacturers of IoT products not caring about security at all to beginning to implement some basic improvements. Now, I still won't tell anyone to get a smart fridge, but if you do, at least it'll be more secure than before. \ No newline at end of file +To me this marks a turning point from manufacturers of IoT products not caring about security at all to beginning to implement some basic improvements. Now, I still won't tell anyone to get a smart fridge, but if you do, at least it'll be more secure than before. + +UL is an organization that does certification for companies and products, and their [IoT security certification](https://www.ul.com/resources/lot-security-rating-levels-guide) seems like a good indicator to go on if you want more secure IoT devices, especially since the description of the Diamond tier seems to suggest it requires some form of secure boot. + +### Secure Boot in Cars + +One of the most complex pieces of electronic equipment and also the most potentially deadly is cars. + +Modern cars typically contain over 100 million lines of code, which is more than a passenger jet. A *lot* more. + +This poses a problem when any component malfunctioning or being hacked could lead to property damage or deaths. Luckily, new \ No newline at end of file