The UK economy is currently facing a wake-up call. Recent data from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology reveals that cyberattacks cost the UK an estimated £14.7 billion annually, with 43% of businesses reporting breaches. Nowhere is this more evident than the devastating attack on Jaguar Land Rover, which is projected to cost £1.9 billion—the most economically damaging cyber event in British history.
With 70% of security flaws stemming from memory-safety vulnerabilities, the status quo is no longer an option. This is why Astute is proud to highlight our partnership with SCI Semiconductor at Hardware Pioneers Max 2026, the pioneers of a new era in hardware-enforced security.
Award-Winning Innovation: The ICENI™ Family
Fresh from being named “Best in Show” at Embedded World 2026, SCI Semiconductor has achieved a global first: the commercial implementation of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) architecture in silicon.
The ICENI™ MCU family doesn’t just patch vulnerabilities; it eliminates an entire class of memory-safety exploits at the hardware level. By replacing traditional pointers with unforgeable “capabilities,” ICENI ensures that software can only access explicitly delegated memory regions. This “security by construction” prevents lateral movement during an attack, providing the robust compartmentalisation essential for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), defence, and industrial automation.
Proven Leadership, Sovereign Capability
Under the guidance of newly appointed Chair Dipesh Patel (former CTO of Arm), SCI is scaling these UK-designed solutions to meet the urgent requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act. As a fabless company with sovereign UK design and German fabrication, SCI offers a trusted, transparent supply chain for high-assurance applications.
Meet Us at Hardware Pioneers
The transition from academic research to production-ready silicon is here. Don’t leave your next project vulnerable to the systemic risks that disrupted JLR and thousands of its suppliers.
Astute and SCI Semiconductor invite you to discuss how the ICENI family can safeguard your digital transformation.
Venue: Hardware Pioneers Max, London
Action: Secure your future by booking a 1-to-1 meeting with our technical experts.
