Author: Ritchie Perry

Ritchie Perry is an engineer working across ByteSnap Design and its EV charging engineering consultancy, Versinetic. With more than 30 years of experience in the electronics industry, he began his career as a sound engineer before moving into professional audio electronics, working with leading brands including Midas, Klark Teknik, Behringer and Lab Gruppen.Recognising his potential, an early employer supported his professional development by funding a BEng in Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University, where he graduated with first-class honours.Ritchie divides his time between in-house production testing, electronics engineering, and on-site work with clients to deliver practical engineering solutions. Outside of work, he is a keen guitarist and performs with several tribute bands.

Do I really need an SBOM for Embedded System Security?

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Key Takeaways SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) are crucial for ensuring security in embedded systems, providing clear traceability of all software components. This enables organisations to verify integrity and efficiently monitor vulnerabilities. High-profile incidents like the Log4J vulnerability highlight the risks of hidden dependencies and demonstrate why maintaining an accurate SBOM is vital for rapid […]

What is Regression Testing? The Key to Reliable Embedded Systems

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TL;DR: What is Regression Testing? A systematic way to verify that recent code changes haven’t broken existing functionality in embedded systems. Essential Quality Assurance: Regression testing identifies when new code breaks existing functionality, ensuring product reliability in embedded systems. Closed-Loop Integration: Effective regression testing requires hardware and software components to be tested together, simulating real-world […]