Professional security patch and update management for embedded Linux systems and platforms requires embedded Linux, kernel and security expertise, an appropriately set up and maintained toolchain for building and automated testing, as well as a sound understanding of community sources. Ideally, it is carried out in direct connection with CVE security management so that updates and new releases can be planned optimally. emlix Security Update Management brings together all the necessary competencies in an efficient, plannable and standards-compliant service that relieves the burden on your team.
Our services at a glance
emlix Security Update Management combines all the necessary expertise into an efficient, predictable, and standards-compliant service, taking the burden off your team.
■ Embedded Linux and security expertise for your release management
The selection, integration and testing of patches and updates is handled by a team of embedded Linux, kernel and security experts.
■ Methodical updating of the embedded Linux operating system or operating system platform
Regular integration of security-relevant patches and selected component updates. The timing and planning of each release is agreed individually with our customers (for example, twice a year).
■ Automated release testing
The updated releases are cleared by us through automated, reproducible testing against requirements specified jointly with you.
■ Reproducible builds
A trustable build toolchain based on Yocto and KAS ensures reproducible builds and reliable version management.
■ Standards compliance
With its development and lifecycle management processes, emlix is certified to IEC 62443-4-1. Our service complies with the relevant standards derived from the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Your benefits at a glance
■ Reduced update costs
Our well-coordinated team always maintains a clear overview of upcoming component updates, critical security vulnerabilities – and your specific context. You benefit from the accumulated know-how of numerous embedded Linux projects and systems – both in updating and in automated testing.
■ Automated tests, specific to your product
Testing against your specific requirements ensures that a new release has the agreed properties.
■ Relief for your team
Routine tasks in the update process that at the same time require highly up-to-date knowledge are outsourced – your developers gain time for innovation.
■ Plannable releases
Clear update cycles create transparency and planning reliability in product development. And, of course, we are also available for critical security issues outside the scheduled releases.
■ Future-proofing and compliance
Your systems meet the regulatory requirements and remain efficiently maintainable even over long product lifecycles.
Economic value for our customers
Structured security update management in conjunction with CVE management is not only technically sensible for embedded Linux systems but also required by regulation – and a clear competitive advantage:
■ Reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO)
■ Freeing up developer capacity by outsourcing services that are not IP-relevant
■ Avoiding costly and potentially reputation-damaging security incidents
■ Reducing liability risks through demonstrable compliance
With our Security Update Management, companies receive a highly competent, standards-compliant and economically optimised solution for their embedded Linux platforms. We combine in-depth expertise with automated, standards-compliant processes.
More informationFeel free to call us or send us an email. During our initial discussion, we’ll work with you to determine which update strategy makes the most sense for you. Your contactOur experts from the emlix Solutions team |
