TCU AX2000 by Axiado Corporation is a robust, hardware-anchored solution designed to detect and defend against ransomware and cyberattacks in cloud datacenters, 5G networks, and network switches. It is a compact 23×23 BGA SoC that draws under 5W and features anti-tamper and anti-counterfeit hardware, virtualization capabilities, and safeguards against sophisticated attacks. The TCU AX2000 combines silicon, AI, data collection, and software into a power-efficient unit with unique AI functionality designed for security, safeguarding cloud datacenters and 5G networks. It complies with the OCP DC-SCM standard, making it ideal for datacenters. The TCU AX2000 offers unique control/management plane SmartNIC capabilities for boot- and run-time operations, and it is relied upon by service providers, enterprises, and datacenter operators for secure remote provisioning, de-commissioning of platforms, and secure ownership transfers.