Enhance Industrial SBC Security with NXP Semiconductor’s EdgeLock® SE052F

Why Secure Boot and Tamper Resistance Matter in the Field

As edge systems continue to grow more connected, security becomes critical. Choosing a secure industrial single board computer ensures long-term reliability, compliance and IP protection.
Gateworks VeniceFLEX industrial single board computers (SBCs) now feature the NXP® EdgeLock® SE052F secure element. This hardware-based security chip ensures secure boot, data encryption, and physical tamper resistance, essential capabilities for today’s connected industrial environments.
With hardware-based root of trust, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, and tamper resistance, secure system design becomes foundational, not optional.

Key Capabilities of EdgeLock SE052F

This secure element supports:

  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification – Delivers federal-grade cryptographic protection
  • Tamper resistance – Detects and responds to physical intrusion attempts
  • Secure provisioning – Protects device identity and IP during production
  • Secure boot – Validates firmware on every boot, preventing unauthorized code execution

These features significantly reduce attack surfaces. They also enable trusted device authentication at scale, crucial for long-lifecycle, industrial deployments.

A Long-Term Security Investment

EdgeLock® SE052F not only meets current needs, but it also prepares systems for future demands. By adding this secure element, industrial SBCs meet growing cybersecurity requirements without sacrificing flexibility or performance.

What this means for engineering teams:

  • Accelerate compliance with IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and industry standards
  • Reduce the risk of firmware tampering and data breaches at the hardware level
  • Differentiate your solutions in a competitive industrial IoT landscape

Real Applications for Secure Industrial Single Board Computers

  • Smart Factories: Prevent unauthorized firmware in PLCs and machine controllers. Tamper protection ensures secure operations even in facilities with shared physical access.
  • Smart Cities: Validate firmware and encrypt communication for traffic systems, lighting, and sensors. Defend against cyber threats targeting public infrastructure.
  • Smart Transportation: Authenticate devices and apply secure OTA updates across fleets, trains, and roadside units. Prevent spoofing and data interception in mobile environments.
  • Smart Energy: Provision devices securely and maintain firmware integrity in remote energy systems. Protect data and uptime over low-bandwidth or unstable networks.

Next-Gen Security: Coming to i.MX 95 Catalina SBCs

The EdgeLock® SE052F is not limited to VeniceFLEX. Gateworks’ upcoming Catalina SBCs, powered by the NXP i.MX 95 processor will also feature this secure element for even greater performance and protection.
Gateworks VeniceFLEX and the upcoming Catalina family are designed to give engineers a secure, flexible foundation for industrial single board computer deployments at scale.

Further Reading & Technical Resources

NXP EdgeLock® SE052F – Product Overview
Gateworks VeniceFLEX Industrial SBCs
FIPS 140-3 Cryptographic Standard – NIST Overview

About Gateworks

Gateworks designs and manufactures high-quality, NXP® Semiconductors Arm®-based single board computers (SBCs) and wireless solutions for industrial embedded applications. Their SBCs are the preferred platform for companies who value reliability, extended product lifecycles, exceptional technical support and USA-made quality. Gateworks maintains an AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system to ensure all products meet the highest standards of dependability. All our SBCs are engineered and manufactured at our corporate headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, established in 1998.
From smart factories to transportation, drones to IoT gateways, Gateworks will help get your project to market quickly.