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CommScope introduces secure boot for TI AM6x. CommScope has rolled out a production-ready secure bootloader signing solution aimed at simplifying secure boot adoption for embedded device makers using Texas Instruments processors. The new offering is fully tested, works out of the box, and targets TI's Arm-based AM6x processor family. For eeNews Europe readers working on industrial, networking, and embedded systems, secure boot is no longer a "nice to have." Regulatory pressure, tighter supply chain scrutiny, and rising firmware attacks mean that secure boot must be implemented correctly and at scale. CommScope's announcement speaks directly to teams that want strong security without having to build their own cryptographic infrastructure from scratch. Secure boot without building crypto plumbing. The solution is built on CommScope's PRiSM (Permission Rights Signing Manager) platform and is designed to integrate cleanly into the TI image build process. It uses FIPS-certified Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to protect private signing keys and centralizes key lifecycle management, helping development teams move secure boot into production without slowing CI/CD pipelines. According to CommScope, the goal is to remove friction. Rather than asking customers to design, deploy, and audit their own key management systems, PRiSM provides a cloud-accessible signing service with policy enforcement and traceability already in place. "Secure boot is a cornerstone of system integrity and robust protection against software tampering," said Sonia Ghelani, Product Line Manager, Sitara Processors, Texas Instruments. "With CommScope's production-grade infrastructure and HSM-protected signing keys, we're enabling customers to fully leverage TI's security capabilities, which help simplify secure boot adoption and defend against today's sophisticated cyberattacks." Why bootloader signing matters. Bootloader security is critical because it establishes trust before any firmware is allowed to run. If the private signing key is compromised, secure boot can effectively be bypassed. CommScope's approach keeps keys out of software entirely and enforces strict access controls using role-based access control and authenticated build systems. This model is increasingly relevant for manufacturers selling into regulated markets. The company specifically points to compliance with emerging mandates such as the European Union Cyber Resilience Act, as well as other regional and industry-specific security requirements. "Security should never be a barrier to product innovation," said Craig Coogan, CTO & VP, Product & Strategy, Access Network Solutions, CommScope. "By collaborating with TI, we help device makers simplify secure boot adoption, reduce development friction, and deliver trusted products into regulated markets with confidence. We handle the underlying complexity so device manufacturers can focus on what they do best to improve productivity, streamline development, and strengthen security outcomes." Availability and next steps. The secure boot package supports TI's Arm-based AM6x processors and is scheduled to be available in Q1 2026. TI AM6x customers can request onboarding details through CommScope's TI partner resources, which also include recorded walkthroughs and support materials. For broader context, the solution builds on the company's PRiSM platform, which already supports secure signing and PKI services across multiple markets.

CommScope launches new device security solution for Texas Instruments platforms. CommScope, a global leader in network connectivity, recently announced a fully tested, out-of-the-box bootloader signing solution for the Texas Instruments' (TI) Arm-based AM6x processor family. Built on CommScope's PRiSM(TM)(Permission Rights Signing Manager) platform, this solution is simple and easy to integrate with the TI image build process; and it ensures robust key protection using a FIPS-certified Hardware Security Module (HSM) and centralized key lifecycle management. The solution delivers a production-ready path to secure boot adoption - streamlining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and meeting cybersecurity mandates without requiring teams to build and manage their own cryptographic infrastructure. "Secure boot is a cornerstone of system integrity and robust protection against software tampering", said Sonia Ghelani, Product Line Manager, Sitara(TM) Processors, Texas Instruments. "With CommScope's production-grade infrastructure and HSM-protected signing keys, we're enabling customers to fully leverage TI's security capabilities, which help simplify secure boot adoption and defend against today's sophisticated cyberattacks". Bootloader security is a critical foundation for ensuring device integrity because it determines whether firmware can be trusted before executing it. This function requires protecting the private signing key used to authenticate firmware; if that key is compromised, even secure boot mechanisms can be bypassed. CommScope's solution helps manufacturers safeguard this key with hardware-backed security and controlled access, offering a clear, auditable path to meet emerging cybersecurity mandates, including the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as well as other regional and industry-specific standards. "Security should never be a barrier to product innovation", said Craig Coogan, CTO & VP, Product & Strategy, Access Network Solutions, CommScope. "By collaborating with TI, we help device makers simplify secure boot adoption, reduce development friction, and deliver trusted products into regulated markets with confidence. We handle the underlying complexity so device manufacturers can focus on what they do best to improve productivity, streamline development, and strengthen security outcomes". CommScope(R) PRiSM Benefits * Full, Robust Key Lifecycle Protection: Signing keys are generated through a multi-party-controlled process, deployed into FIPS-certified HSMs, and never exposed in software. Their full lifecycle - from creation to controlled use - is tightly managed to prevent key leakage, unauthorized access, or malicious replacement - any of which could compromise the integrity of secure boot. * Strict Access Control and Policy Enforcement: Enforce security policies that restrict signing operations to approved entities with role-based access controls (RBAC) and eTokens for authorized users and build systems. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized use, insider threats, and policy violations during image signing. * Seamless CI/CD Integration: The PRiSM platform provides a secure, cloud-accessible API integrated with TI's software development kit (SDK), enabling scalable and automated signing workflows that don't disrupt development pipelines. * Comprehensive Visibility and Auditability: The PRiSM platform maintains a full audit trail of all signing operations, capturing who signed what, when, and from where. This supports both internal accountability and external compliance requirements. Image Credit: CommScope

CommScope wins Platinum & Gold Innovators Awards from Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine. Home / CommScope wins Platinum & Gold Innovators Awards from Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine. CommScope has earned a Platinum Award for its Propel XFrame(TM) solution and a Gold Award for its SYSTIMAX(R) FiberREACH(TM) portfolio in the 2025 Cabling Innovators Awards from Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine. The annual Innovators Awards recognize cabling and communications technology, products, programs and applications within the structured cabling industry. A panel of third-party judges determine the winners based on such criteria as innovation, value, sustainability, collaboration and impact. For the fourth year in a row, the judges recognized CommScope(R) solutions as industry standouts. * CommScope's Propel XFrame solution delivers the flexibility and density data centers need to keep pace with AI's growing fiber demands. Network managers need higher capacity fiber frames, but most are proprietary, lack interoperability and require skilled technicians to install and manage. The Propel XFrame solution enables faster, more flexible deployment and management of high-density fiber connections while optimizing space and internal resources. The modular frame accepts multiple connector types along with duplex and MPO fiber connections. It's also simple enough so even non-skilled techs can add, reroute, and reconfigure fiber connections/assemblies and panel components. * SYSTIMAX FiberREACH solutions combine multimode or singlemode fiber and low-voltage copper conductors in one hybrid cable, enabling connection of large number of powered remote devices without the need for new conduit, bulky extra cable runs, or certified electricians. The distance between the device and the closest telecom room (often 100+ meters) is growing, as is the demand for more power and bandwidth. SYSTIMAX FiberREACH solutions can extend the network reach more than 4km from the nearest power source with a single run of cable, extending reliable power and data to support the growing number of diverse devices on the edge. "We are quite honored to receive this industry recognition, and to have our innovations recognized by Cabling Innovators Awards for the fourth year in a row," said Koen ter Linde, SVP and president, Connectivity and Cable Solutions, CommScope. "With many decades of experience, our data center and building & campus solutions engineering teams are always anticipating the next challenges and create solutions that address them."