SCI Semiconductors, based in Cambridge, is set to receive funding from the UK's Defence Technology Exploitation Programme to enhance its Cheri systems designed for improving cybersecurity in military applications. Cheri technology is targeted at protecting against memory-related vulnerabilities, responsible for around 70% of cyber attacks. The funding will support the development of services addressing Britain's defense challenges, working alongside Ultra for mentorship. This initiative aligns with the government’s 'Security by Design' approach to bolster the integrity of critical communication and control systems.
This project is directly focused on ensuring communication systems and active control systems are more robust, higher integrity, and are inherently secured against broad-based cyber attacks.
With over 70% of critical vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) directly linked to software memory safety issues, which form the vast majority of cyber attacks on critical systems, there is a clear need to address this systemic weakness.
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