Intel fortifies Foundry with an actual customer: Fortinet
Summary
Intel has secured Fortinet as a customer for its custom silicon foundry services, a move that enhances Intel's security offerings for its custom ASIC production. Fortinet will leverage Intel's foundry to design and manufacture its security-focused ASICs, further integrating security into the hardware development process.
IFF Assessment
This partnership strengthens the security of hardware manufacturing by integrating security features at the silicon level, which is beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
This collaboration highlights a growing trend in hardware security, where security is being designed into the chips themselves rather than just layered on top. Defenders should be aware of the increasing importance of hardware-level security assurances and how integrated security features can reduce attack surfaces at the foundational level.