Embedded security libraries for TLS, cryptography, secure boot, and device security

Built for embedded, RTOS, and resource-constrained environments, the portfolio spans TLS and DTLS, embedded cryptography, secure boot, SSH, MQTT, TPM integration, and related device-security workflows for teams that need a lighter embedded security stack.

TLS / DTLS Embedded Cryptography Secure Boot MQTT / SSH TPM Integration Embedded Security
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<100KB
TLS footprint
FIPS 140-3
Cryptography
TLS 1.3
Protocol version
ASIL-D
Safety relevance

Security building blocks for constrained and embedded systems

wolfSSL is built for embedded, RTOS, and resource-constrained systems where conventional security stacks may be too large, too memory-heavy, or too awkward to integrate.

That matters in projects where the security requirement is real but the target device still has tight flash, RAM, runtime, portability, or certification constraints.

For many teams, the real value is not only in adding TLS. It is in selecting the right security building blocks across communication, cryptography, secure boot, TPM/HSM integration, and product lifecycle needs.

  • Useful where small footprint and portability matter
  • Relevant for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal style environments
  • Supports both open source and commercial licensing paths
  • Strong fit for embedded communication and security architecture discussions
Security library portfolio
wolfSSL / wolfTLS wolfCrypt wolfBoot wolfMQTT wolfSSH wolfTPM wolfHSM
TLS footprintUnder 100KB with wolfSSL TLS 1.3
CryptographyFIPS 140-3 validated
Safety relevanceISO 26262 ASIL-D, MISRA-C 2012
India rolePrimionics leads security evaluation discussions

Core product families

wolfSSL / wolfTLS

Lightweight embedded TLS and DTLS library for client and server communication in constrained systems.

wolfCrypt

Embeddable cryptography engine that can be used inside wolfSSL or as a standalone crypto component.

wolfBoot

Secure bootloader for authenticated firmware startup and secure update workflows on embedded systems.

wolfMQTT & wolfSSH

Additional protocol-layer security components for embedded messaging and secure remote access use cases.

wolfTPM

Portable TPM 2.0 project for embedded use where hardware-backed trust and secure operations need to be integrated into the system.

wolfHSM and related security stack options

For projects where hardware security modules, secure key handling, and higher-assurance embedded security architecture become part of the requirement.

Application areas

Primary application fit

Automotive and mobility systems
Automotive & Mobility
For embedded communication, cryptography, secure boot, and device-security discussions across automotive and mobility platforms.
IoT and connected devices
IoT & Connected Devices
For constrained devices that need secure communication, secure update paths, and compact embedded security libraries.
Industrial and embedded control platforms
Industrial & Embedded Control
For industrial devices that need embedded TLS, secure remote access, cryptographic support, or device-trust building blocks.
Aerospace and high-assurance systems
Aerospace & High-Assurance Systems
For teams that need stronger assurance around cryptography, secure communication, and embedded security architecture in demanding environments.
Medical and connected healthcare devices
Medical & Connected Healthcare Devices
For devices and systems where secure communication and compact embedded security matter in regulated environments.
Embedded Linux RTOS and bare-metal platforms
Embedded Linux, RTOS & Bare-Metal Targets
For platform teams that need portable security libraries suited to smaller embedded software environments.
Security references

Representative protocols, certifications, and integration paths

TLS 1.3 / DTLS 1.3 FIPS 140-3 DO-178C DAL A MISRA PKCS#11 TPM 2.0 Secure Boot
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Discuss the right embedded security path

Primionics can help frame an evaluation path for embedded TLS, cryptography, secure boot, TPM or HSM integration, and related constrained-device security workflows.