constrained device, it shall
have an update mechanism
for the secure installation of
updates.
by the device and how each of them are
secure. The update mechanism(s)
should ensure the authenticity and
integrity of software updates.
Examples of secure update mechanisms
not limited to the following:
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•
•
5.3-3:
An update shall be simple
MC
(12)
MC
(12)
MC
(12)
MC
(12)
Updates to be transferred over a
secure channel (HTTPS);
Device should employ antirollback policy based on version
checking of the firmware;
For updates that are downloaded
manually from the developer's
website by the user, the firmware
is encrypted and there is a
mechanism for the end-user to
verify the authenticity and
integrity of the firmware.
Some devices may not be able to
support or be required to provide
software updates. For such constrained
devices, this provision may not be
applicable. Please provide justification
for how the device is a constrained
device.
Supporting evidence shall describe the
various software update mechanisms
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