Digi to host live demos of groundbreaking embedded solutions leveraging the power of connected technologies to spur growth and enhance efficiencies for critical medical, transportation, smart energy and industrial applications

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Production Editor, Chad Cox interviews Josh Heller, Security Engineering Manager at Digi International, about cyber threats in critical infrastructure networks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, how AI & ML can help, and the future of cybersecurity with quantum computing.

Winners have been chosen based on a 15-point rubric that considers solutions’ Design Excellence (5 points), Relative Performance (5 points), and Market Impact/Disruption (5 points).

Taking device security to the next level, Digi ConnectCore® Security Services are a collection of advanced services and tools that ensure the security of products during their entire lifecycle — solving the challenge of keeping products secure after release. ConnectCore Security Services include the analysis and monitoring of a custom software bill of material (SBOM) and binary image running on Digi ConnectCore SOMs for security risks and vulnerabilities.

The Digi XBee® 3 Global Cellular module is a compact, programmable, reliable solution with BLE and end-device carrier certifications for developing secure wireless devices with worldwide connectivity and global positioning. Options include LTE-M/NB-IoT with connectivity for low-power applications like asset tracking and smart sensors, and Cat 1 for increased throughput. This complete solution includes MicroPython programming resources, a tool suite and a subscription to Digi Remote Manager® with each module for remote software updates and monitoring. XBee Global Cellular smart modems allow customers to use standard cellular protocols in their products for connecting their products to cellular networks worldwide.

We have had a lot of fun on our Road to embedded world ’23 thus far, but when I heard we were off to Hopkins, Minnesota, I was excited. I, personally, have never been to Minnesota, and excited to get some fishing in while we are there. Thinking of fishing, our main goal, other than the one that got away, is to fish around Digi International to take a peak at Digi ConnectCore Cloud and Security services.

Embedded Computing Design's bi-annual Best-in-Show at electronica reviews solutions on display at the conference based on Design Excellence, Relative Performance, and Market Impact/Disruption.