Global Auto Parts Manufacturer Secures Code Distribution with Entrust HSMs
Read how a global auto parts manufacturer secured code distribution across 15 manufacturing plants by implementing Entrust nShield HSMs and Code Signing Gateway.
Customer Profile
With facilities spanning four continents, a multinational car parts manufacturer plays a critical role in the automotive industry's supply chain. The company operates 15 manufacturing plants across seven countries, supplying essential components to major automobile manufacturers based in America. Ensuring secure and efficient code injection and implementation across these geographically dispersed sites is paramount to maintaining the integrity and security of their operations.
Business Challenge
The global automobile parts company faced the challenge of securely distributing code to their various manufacturing sites. The existing key manager lacked FIPS certification, which was essential for the project. Additionally, the need for high availability and disaster recovery capabilities added to the complexity, demanding a solution that could ensure continuous operations and support compliance with industry standards.
Solution
To address these challenges, the company implemented the Entrust Code Signing Gateway, offering automated code signing workflows and approval processes in a secure, FIPS-certified server. The company deployed Entrust nShield HSMs across four continents, integrated with the Code Signing Gateway as the root of trust. The code signing keys were stored in the tamper-resistant HSMs, where they could be used and managed securely, and mapped to multiple signing profiles. With the nShield HSMs, the company could also maintain interoperability and unified administrator controls across their HSM deployments.
Key aspects of the implementation included:
- Centralized Control: Centralized control of code signing certificates and code validation streamlined operations.
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Ensured high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, maintaining continuous operations.
- Consistent Security Controls: Maintained consistent security controls and interoperability across all manufacturing plants.
Results
The adoption of the Entrust Code Signing Gateway and nShield HSMs delivered significant benefits for the Global Auto Parts Manufacturer:
- Secure Code Distribution: The company achieved secure and compliant code distribution across geographically dispersed sites.
- Operational Efficiency: Centralized control of code signing certificates and code validation streamlined operations.
- High Availability: Ensured high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, maintaining continuous operations.
- Future Compliance Readiness: Prepared to adapt to new compliance standards and ensure seamless compatibility by implementing Entrust’s FIPS 140-3 validated nShield 5 HSMs into their security architecture.
The collaboration between the Global Auto Parts Manufacturer and Entrust has set a benchmark for secure and efficient code distribution in the automotive industry. By integrating centralized control with high availability, the company has strengthened its operational efficiency while facilitating compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
Related Products & Services
Entrust nShield HSMs
FIPS-certified, tamper-resistant devices for secure cryptographic processing, key generation and protection, encryption, key management, and more.
Entrust Code Signing Gateway
Leverage the Entrust Code Signing Gateway to digitally sign your source code, increase efficiency, and protect your organization.
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