DediProg and iMQ Technology Collaborate to Strengthen Information Security Protection of Secure Chip Supply Chain

April 9, 2025, Taiwan – DediProg Technology, a leading IC Programming System Solutions provider, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with iMQ Technology – a leading Security IC and MCU innovator, to strengthen information security protection in security chip supply chain.

DediProg provides encryption provisioning services for iMQ’s SQ7131 secure element chip, integrating software and hardware information security technologies, strengthening the security of the production process, and helping corporate customers such as automotive electronics and the Internet of Things industry to develop more innovative functions, while improving product safety and ensuring that products comply with global security regulations and standards.

As global cybersecurity regulations become stricter, market requirements for the security of IoT products continue to increase. iMQ focuses on developing advanced security chips that meet future security regulations. Its SQ7131 series security chip not only has functions such as identity authentication, secure communication and online real-time updates (Over-The-Air, OTA), but also can integrate secure network connections with third-party software to ensure that the device maintains high standards of security protection throughout its life cycle.

DediProg uses proprietary "Key Insertion System" to perform encrypted provisioning under the "zero trust" architecture. The entire process uses ciphertext processing and strict permission verification to ensure that the data cannot be copied, tampered with or read. This technology not only improves product security levels, but also reduces supply chain risks, providing companies with a full range of security solutions from chip design and manufacturing to cloud management.

Bo Cheng, CEO of iMQ, said: "Governments all over the world are introducing stringent IoT security regulations. For example, the EU's “Cyber Resilience Act” will raise security standards in 2027. The United States and the European Union have also introduced product information security certification and regulatory bills, prompting corporations to increase demand for security devices. The advanced secure element SQ7131 launched by iMQ provides an integrated security mechanism that allows customers to implement real-time online updates during the product life cycle, ensuring that IoT devices can maintain high standards of security protection in different application scenarios. We are very pleased to provide customers with IoT security solutions from hardware to cloud through cooperation with DediProg, allowing them to more easily cope with the market's information security challenges."

Chong Tsao, CEO of DediProg, indicated: "DediProg is honored to work with iMQ to leverage the technological advantages of both parties to help companies meet global security challenges. The provisioning of security chips involves strict information security regulations and data protection mechanisms. This cooperation combines iMQ's advanced security chip technology with DediProg's encrypted provisioning solution to establish a rigorous production process to ensure data integrity and confidentiality during the firmware provisioning process, reducing production chain information security risks, and helping companies comply with increasingly stringent international security regulations, further enhancing product competitiveness."

About iMQ
Founded in 2010, iMQ technology creates embedded 8/16-bit microcontrollers and security chips to achieve a safer and smarter AI IoT world. With its own innovative patents and NIST-certified cryptographic technology, iMQ continues to drive innovation in application areas such as smart home, network security, industrial automation and the Internet of Things. iMQ is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and its global shipments have exceeded 100 million units. iMQ's market-proven microelectronic encryption technology lays the foundation for a secure future. Visit www.imqtech.com for more information.

About DediProg
Founded in 2005, DediProg is a leading brand of global IC programming solutions, providing a variety of products including automated programming systems, manual programmers and IC test sockets. Adhering to the concept of "development for users," DediProg continues to improve chip programming technology and expand into programming services along with encrypted programming services. DediProg Technology has service locations all over the world to ensure that customers receive efficient, safe and timely solutions and technical support. For more information about Dediprog, please visit www.dediprog.com.
 

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