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Application & OT Security · Intermediate

Secure Firmware Update

A device update mechanism that delivers firmware authenticated by digital signature, protected in transit and resistant to rollback.

Definition

Devices should verify a manufacturer signature before installing, use secure transport, support anti-rollback version checks and recover safely from failed updates (A/B partitions). Over-the-air (OTA) updates allow timely patching across large fleets.

Example

A router refuses an update image whose signature does not chain to the vendor's firmware signing key.

Exam tip

Unsigned updates let attackers install malicious firmware.

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