Sternum

What is Sternum?

Sternum provides embedded runtime security and observability for IoT and connected devices. Its protection runs on the device itself to detect and block exploitation.

Key capabilities

• On-device runtime exploit prevention for embedded firmware.
• Device observability and monitoring.
• Support for ecosystems such as Zephyr and OpenWrt; achieved UL Solutions Secure IoT Component qualification.

Why it matters for humanoid robot security

Robots contain many small embedded controllers, for motors, sensors and batteries, that rarely get security attention. Runtime protection at that level can stop attacks that slip past network defenses.

Where it fits in a humanoid robot security program

Sternum works at the smallest computers in a robot: the embedded controllers for motors, sensors, batteries and power. These devices rarely run traditional security agents. Runtime protection and observability at that level can catch exploitation attempts that network-level tools never see.

Who it is for

• Robot manufacturers managing firmware from many suppliers
• Buyers who need an SBOM and vulnerability review before purchase
• Fleet operators who must answer 'are we affected?' after a new CVE

Questions to ask Sternum

• Can you analyze binary firmware images without source code?
• Do you produce an SBOM in a standard format such as SPDX or CycloneDX?
• How quickly are new CVEs mapped to components you have already analyzed?
• Can results be shared with suppliers and customers?

Similar listings

• Finite State: Firmware and product security
• Binarly: Firmware supply chain security
• NetRise: Firmware and supply chain visibility

Related on Humanoid Threats

• Can humanoid robots be hacked?
• Browse the full Humanoid Robot Security Directory

Sources

• UL Solutions: Sternum qualification
• VentureBeat: Sternum raises funding

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