
An application note from Maxim: Hardware security ICs offer large security returns at a low cost
In the face of security vulnerabilities in health and safety applications, governments and industry leaders have focused on security weaknesses in the design and protection of electronic devices. This article explains how using hardware security ICs dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized access to vital devices, peripherals, and computer systems at a low cost and with minimal impact on designs.

So basically maxim wants me to trust a US based company with my secrets. Interesting.