In this "Ask Our Experts" episode about Platform Firmware Security, Microchip expert Brandon Weekly addresses platform manufacturers to answer how a secure development lifecycle can be ensured. To learn more about Microchip's Trust Platform provisioning tools, visit: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/security/trust-platform Check out the other episodes in this series where Brandon discusses common threats to Platform Firmware and how Microchip helps our customers secure their designs from malicious actors. The frequently asked questions Brandon addresses include: What is platform firmware and what does it do? What security risks are associated with firmware? Does firmware need to be updated periodically? Why does firmware security matter to internet-of-thins (IoT) devices? What is device/platform attestation? What is the difference between secure boot and platform root of trust?