In summary, security solutions are only as strong as their weakest link. The CryptoAuthentication device offers hardware for secure storage and the confidence that it will be very difficult for attackers to obtain important secrets that could compromise the OEM system and reputation. With the entire cryptographic protocol implemented in verified hardware using the latest world-class crypto algorithms, the CryptoAuthentication device can be easily integrated in every system with a minimum of work and delay. Almost every system can benefit from increased security, whether it is for anti-counterfeiting, accessory authentication, encryption key handling, or protection of embedded firmware and downloads. The same CryptoAuthentication chip can be used for every one of these purposes.