[June 07, 2011] AppliedMicro introduces embedded processor Tweet Jun 07, 2011 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation has announced the introduction of APM86791 PacketPro embedded processor. The APM86791 leverages AppliedMicro's SLIMpro Trusted Management Module (TMM) to offer multi-layered encryption and authentication capabilities that manufacturers and network administrators need to make systems impervious to the most sophisticated attacks on security keys, proprietary software code and hardware. The SLIMpro TMM is part of AppliedMicro's PacketPro Gen 2 family designed to provide a tamper-proof hardware platform for secure network communications to enable system administrators to prevent unauthorized activity typically used to attack a variety of systems ranging from residential gateways to enterprise backhauls. "With network connectivity becoming even more pervasive, mainstream, embedded systems are faced with security threats ranging from intellectual property theft and network intrusions to system hacking," said Majid Bemanian, senior director of marketing for AppliedMicro. "AppliedMicro offers a customizable approach with its Trusted Management Module as a tamper-proof hardware platform that is impervious to software and hardware attacks, providing developers with the most advanced security for embedded systems." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]