Embedded software and electronic design consultancy, ByteSnap Design, has partnered with IoT connectivity solutions provider, Digi International, to launch its Premium Software Security Service providing managed approach to embedded Linux security. The service removes the need for manufacturers to coordinate multiple security tools, vendors and support models.
“One of the biggest challenges we see is manufacturers being flooded with vulnerability alerts that don’t actually apply to the devices they have deployed. Teams end up chasing noise, while genuine risks can be missed. Too often, embedded device security is treated like traditional IT patching. In reality, these devices are deployed for years, often in inaccessible locations, where a poorly validated update can be as disruptive as a vulnerability itself,” said Graeme Wintle, Director at ByteSnap Design.
The collaboration is designed to address a growing challenge for connected product manufacturers: keeping embedded Linux devices secure over long operational lifecycles without overwhelming in-house teams. As vulnerability volumes increase and regulatory scrutiny tightens, many organisations struggle to maintain consistent patching and audit-ready security processes across mixed hardware estates.
By combining Digi International’s vulnerability intelligence and patch distribution infrastructure with ByteSnap Design’s hands-on integration expertise, the partnership delivers both timely security updates and practical, deployment-ready validation. The service is designed to support devices from initial deployment through long-term operation, rather than treating security as a one-time activity.
Unlike traditional IT environments, embedded Linux devices often operate unattended for years, making patch timing, validation, and deployment risk as critical as the vulnerability itself. This pressure is being driven by a sharp rise in disclosed Linux vulnerabilities, longer operational lifecycles for connected devices, and new regulatory expectations that require manufacturers to demonstrate ongoing post-deployment security management rather than one-time compliance. For many manufacturers, this approach also reduces the time and cost associated with building and maintaining equivalent in-house security and compliance capabilities.
The Premium Software Security Service is designed to provide continuous OS security patching tailored to the exact configuration of a user’s devices. The service also streamlines regulatory compliance through automated documentation and clear audit trails, offering security teams actionable monthly reports and verified patch histories. Unlike many conventional security solutions limited to specific hardware vendors, ByteSnap Design’s security offering is flexible and hardware-agnostic, supporting both Digi-based platforms and custom hardware implementations.
As organisations face mounting pressure to secure heterogeneous device estates against evolving threats, the ability to apply updates safely and predictably becomes a critical operational requirement.
