The problem
Fielded devices run outdated firmware because updates are risky and complicated.
What to build
Design a secure update mechanism with signing, rollback and staged rollouts for low-power devices.
Success looks like
A demonstration of a signed update, a deliberately failed update that rolls back and an audit log.
Suggested technologies
- Secure boot
- Code signing
- Delta updates
- Rollback
- Device management
An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.