When traditional security software alone is no longer sufficient, cyber defense must take place at the hardware level. Flexxon's X-PHY, a solid-state drive (SSD) with embedded artificial intelligence (AI), offers effective protection against cyber attacks.
Security firmware and SSDs with an AI co-processor like the X-PHY can monitor cyber threats in real time, providing the last line of defense against cybercriminals. They use a machine learning algorithm that analyzes reading and writing data on the drive, along with other low-level memory commands. Thanks to its proximity to the data, the firmware ensures real-time detection of threats and can successfully repel attacks.
If the software protection fails
Firmware-level data protection addresses the critical weaknesses and vulnerabilities of cybersecurity software that are exploited by attackers. With conventional security solutions, human intervention is often required to ensure security – such as installing updates or adjusting configurations. A whopping 95 percent of all data breaches can be traced back to human error.
Security firmware, on the other hand, works autonomously and protects behind the scenes from attacks of all kinds, from ransomware and malware to physical attacks and hard drive theft. Tools with a zero-trust framework are ideal, with which all touchpoints can be monitored and human intervention avoided.
This is how the technology works
In the AI, advanced low-level algorithms monitor memory read/write access to detect anomalies and suspicious activity. By analyzing access patterns, the firmware detects both known and unknown threats and can stop unauthorized access to the data. It thus offers secure protection even against zero-day attacks. The solution cannot be undermined by malware, nor are physical attack methods successful: these are repelled by built-in hardware sensors.
Wide range of applications
Flexxon's expertise in NAND technology inspired the development of the X-PHY. The security SSD can be used in all systems that support the form factors PCIe, M.2 and U.2. It is already being used in IoT edge servers, but also in measurement technology, test devices and even in kiosk systems in the medical field. For end users, X-PHY can be used as an external or internal laptop drive. It is already on the market as a secure SSD in Lenovo laptops.
In the future, the solution should also secure storage systems for the corporate sector, which are mainly found in data centers. CIOs and CISOs will be able to manage all X-PHY components in the company via one administration console. In addition, a holistic cyber security suite is being planned that will shift the focus from a product to a service.
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About Flexxon
Flexxon is a leading provider of next-gen cybersecurity solutions and industrial NAND flash storage solutions headquartered in Singapore. The company provides standard and custom products and solutions for a wide range of industries, with a focus on cybersecurity, industrial, medical and automotive applications. Flexxon has already helped more than a hundred customers around the world implement high-performing and reliable products that protect their critical data.