Threats in Transportation & Rail Infrastructure
Rail and transportation infrastructure depends on embedded systems that must remain secure, reliable, and certifiable over decades of operation. From signaling networks and traffic control to onboard computers and telemetry gateways, these systems face growing cybersecurity threats, including side-channel and fault-injection attacks, often without the benefit of regular updates or physical protections.
Regulatory mandates such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and the EU NIS2 Directive are now requiring cryptographic assurance and lifecycle security for transit-critical embedded devices. FortifyIQ enables transportation OEMs, infrastructure operators, and system integrators to meet these challenges with certifiable, implementation-agnostic security solutions purpose-built for the realities of this industry.
Security Challenges in
Transportation & Rail Infrastructure
Decades-Long Deployment and Lifespan
Controllers and logic systems in rail or transit may operate without update for 20–30 years
Physical Exposure
Devices may be installed in unattended trackside enclosures or control rooms with limited physical protection
Real-Time Safety Logic
Systems like braking control or signaling require low-latency cryptographic protections
Regulatory Pressure
Governments and operators face rising cybersecurity mandates and lifecycle security expectations
Why FortifyIQ ?
FortifyIQ provides cryptographic protection engineered for the longevity, safety, and regulatory demands of rail and transportation systems.
- Decades-Ready Security – Hardware IP cores and software libraries are designed to remain secure over multi-decade deployments, supporting retrofits and OTA updates for legacy controllers.
- SCA/FIA Protection for Physically Exposed Devices – Resilient against side-channel and fault-injection attacks, even in trackside or minimally protected enclosures.
- Low-Latency, High-Performance Crypto – Optimized PPA (power, performance, area) ensures cryptography does not interfere with real-time signaling, braking, or telemetry operations.
- Compliance-Ready – Solutions engineered to meet IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, EU NIS2, and other transit-specific standards, simplifying certification and lifecycle audits.
- Flexible Integration – Soft-macro IP cores and modular Roots of Trust integrate seamlessly into custom SoCs, FPGAs, and legacy embedded platforms, with no proprietary instruction set or toolchain dependencies.
- Quantum-Ready Protection – Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and public-key acceleration (PKA) ensure long-term protection against emerging threats for decades-long rail infrastructure.
FortifyIQ Solutions for Secure Transportation Systems
SCA/FIA-Resistant Crypto IP Cores
- AES, HMAC, ECC/RSA (public key), and PQC hardened against side-channel and fault injection attacks
- Technology-, implementation-, and foundry-agnostic, our algorithmic cryptographic protection applies equally in any silicon process or system architecture
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and 4, SESIP Level 3 and higher, and Common Criteria AVA_VAN.5 certifiable
- Integrates with SoCs for onboard computers, control gateways, and signaling hardware
Secure Software Libraries
- AES-256, HMAC-SHA2, and PKA (and soon PQC) hardened in software for secure updates and telemetry
- Ideal for retrofitting deployed controllers without hardware crypto
- OTA-updatable and certification-ready
Trusted Roots of Trust & Secure Boot
- Secure boot chains, OTA updates, and telemetry protections
- Compatible with Caliptra and OpenTitan, extended with full SCA/FIA hardening
- Flexible integration into soft-macro RoTs for vendor-independent silicon deployment
Cryptographic Subsystems for Safety & Timing
- Customizable Cryptobox IPs for authentication, encrypted messaging, and secure firmware
- Low latency and minimal area/power overhead for real-time rail or traffic systems
- Suitable for safety logic units, passenger information controllers, and PLCs
Use Cases:
Rail Signaling Systems
Ensure authenticity and timing of control messages under IEC 62443
Traffic Infrastructure
Secure roadside units and intersections with OTA cryptographic updates
Onboard Gateway Security
Secure boot, attestation, and firmware protection for vehicle and rail platforms
Fleet Management Systems
Protect data and encryption keys used in train or bus telemetry and scheduling
Compliance & Certification Support
FortifyIQ enables transit OEMs and infrastructure operators to comply with:
- IEC 62443 – Secure development lifecycle, cryptographic protections in embedded controllers
- NIST SP 800-82 – Cryptographic security for transportation-relevant ICS/SCADA environments
- EU NIS2 Directive – Secure embedded device cryptography for critical transportation infrastructure
- FIPS 140-3 level 3 and 4 – Certification support for cryptographic modules in signaling and transit gateways
FortifyIQ covers:
- SCA/FIA-resistant crypto IP and software libraries complying to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and 4 and Common Criteria AVA_VAN.5
- Secure boot, firmware authentication, telemetry encryption, and licensing
- Lifecycle security for onboard, roadside, and control-center embedded devices
FortifyIQ framework tied to:
- IEC 62443 | NIST SP 800-82 | EU NIS2 | FIPS 140-3 | Common Criteria AVA_VAN.5
Let's Secure the Future of
Transportation Infrastructure
FortifyIQ enables secure, certifiable cryptographic protection for the embedded devices that power modern transit, rail, and traffic systems. Our IP cores, software libraries, and RoT implementations provide the foundation of trust needed for real-time operations and compliance.
