The Tale of TPM The rising security threats endangering our connected world, from the chip to the cloud, are among the biggest challenges facing us today. Microsoft recently addressed some of these concerns by mandating the inclusion of TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) in all devices running its latest Windows 11 operating system. It’s a significant […]

The semiconductor supply chain is vulnerable to hacks that threaten valuable intellectual property and the operation of electronic devices that we depend on. This article outlines how a combination of Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) + blockchain + smart contract technology can help safeguard the industry. Semiconductors are vulnerable to non-invasive attacks such as side-channel analysis, […]

The Executive Order issued by the US White House on May 12, 2021, requires the federal government to modernize its approach to cybersecurity by advancing toward Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) [1]. A physically unclonable function (PUF) is a key technology that supports the identity-centric policy model of ZTA. A PUF enables inborn ID and self-generated […]

PUFcc (former PUFiot) is a novel high-security crypto coprocessor. This highly integrated hardware root-of-trust has integrated NIST-certified cryptographic engines, embedded tRNG, PUF, and secure OTP. It also comprises a standard interface, DMA, memory management unit, and API/FW SDK to help and realize SoC implementation secure operation. PUFcc can not only reduces the costly procedure of […]

1. Introduction Generally speaking IoT/AIoT networks require strong identification /authentication, secure update, secure boot, secure communication, and data encryption for IoT devices [1]. Typically, the IoT device logs in on its own and sends data on its own. Consequently, authenticating the potentially billions of IoT devices to the server and among themselves becomes a big concern. Thus, securing […]

On December 14, 2020, SolarWinds, which provides network monitoring software to the US government and private businesses, reported one of the largest cyberattacks in history, breaching the data of as many as 18,000 organizations and companies. The so-called ‘Sunburst’ attack by a still unknown group probably backed by a foreign government began in March 2020 […]

Artificial intelligence will play a pivotal role in the future of information security. By combining big data, deep learning, and machine learning, AI give machines life; they can imitate human learning, replicate work behaviors, and bring new ways to operate businesses. However, AI assets are very valuable, making them the target of hackers. Once a […]

In the digital era, industrial product technologies, commercial know-how, and artificial intelligence (AI) assets are stored in one chip of every electronic device. This essential information has become a target for hackers seeking to violate the rights of individuals and enterprises. Consequently, the issue of chip security has become critical. From the moment a system […]

Abstract: Currently, there is a strong belief among the cyber security experts that hardware security is imperative since it is more efficient, effective, reliable and tamper-resistant than software security. As a matter of fact, providing trusted execution environment (TEE) and embedding a hardware root of trust (HRoT) as the anchor are necessary to provide a […]