The specialized Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security solution for Linux-based embedded devices offers a wide range of cyber-protection functions to support the specifics of embedded platforms.
This adaptable, multi-layered solution now provides optimized security for embedded Linux-based systems, devices and scenarios, in compliance with the rigorous regulatory standards so often applicable to these systems. The product provides optimum protection for every device it secures – whatever its power level – against the latest cyberthreats directed at today’s Linux systems.
Kaspersky registered more than 14.5 million network-based automated attacks on Linux in the first half of 2023. These attacks – the result of self-distributing malware setting out to spread itself via the network – are a big favorite with attackers out to exploit vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
Kaspersky now offers a wide range of cyber-protection functions to support the specifics of embedded platforms based on Linux. Rigorous protection for autonomous embedded devices (ATMs, vending machines, etc.) combines with flexibly configured additional layers designed to address the increased attack surfaces of embedded systems with higher power levels, such as computerized PoS and medical systems.
“Today, the number of specialized solutions on the market for protecting embedded Linux-based devices is miniscule compared to what’s on offer for Windows-based devices. At the same time, more and more hardware systems manufacturers and developers are going for Linux-based platforms. To meet the increased need for Linux-based embedded systems security, we’ve created a specialized solution and included it in our Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security product, for free. That means our product can also be easily used in heterogeneous infrastructures, by businesses keen to adopt the new Linux devices while still also running older Windows machines,” comments Oleg Gorobets, Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Kaspersky.
“Today, the number of specialized solutions on the market for protecting embedded Linux-based devices is miniscule compared to what’s on offer for Windows-based devices. At the same time, more and more hardware systems manufacturers and developers are going for Linux-based platforms. To meet the increased need for Linux-based embedded systems security, we’ve created a specialized solution and included it in our Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security product, for free. That means our product can also be easily used in heterogeneous infrastructures, by businesses keen to adopt the new Linux devices while still also running older Windows machines,” comments Oleg Gorobets, Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Kaspersky.
Just like its Windows counterpart, the Linux-based security application inside Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security is tested on Linux-based embedded platforms and tailored to their specifics. So the customers can fully benefit from powerful but cost-effective architectures, without having to compromise on security.
