tag: hardware security

Semiconductor Supply Chain Security Using Side-Channel Power Measurements and Generative Adversarial Networks (Cornell)
By Technical Paper Link - 26 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Out-of-Band Power Side-Channel Detection for Semiconductor Supply Chain Integrity at Scale" was published by researchers at Cornell University. Abstract "Out-of-band screening of microcontrollers is a major gap in semiconductor supply chain security. High-assurance techniques such as X-ray and destructive reverse engineering are accurate but slow and expensiv... » read more

A Verification Framework For Trojan Detection (U. of Kansas, U. of Florida)
By Technical Paper Link - 23 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper "COVERT: Trojan Detection in COTS Hardware via Statistical Activation of Microarchitectural Events" was published by researchers at University of Kansas and University of Florida. Abstract "Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware, such as microprocessors, are widely adopted in system design due to their ability to reduce development time and cost compared to custom ... » read more

A Novel Side-channel Attack That Utilizes Memory Re-orderings (U. of Washington, Duke, UCSC et al.)
By Technical Paper Link - 21 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Memory DisOrder: Memory Re-orderings as a Timerless Side-channel" was published by researchers at University of Washington, Duke University, UC Santa Cruz, Raytheon and Microsoft Research. Abstract "To improve efficiency, nearly all parallel processing units (CPUs and GPUs) implement relaxed memory models in which memory operations may be re-ordered, i.e., ex... » read more

Performant Side-Channel Resistant RISC-V Core to Secure Neural Network Inference (Northeastern Univ.)
By Technical Paper Link - 12 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "PermuteV: A Performant Side-channel-Resistant RISC-V Core Securing Edge AI Inference" was published by researchers at Northeastern University. Abstract "Edge AI inference is becoming prevalent thanks to the emergence of small yet high-performance microprocessors. This shift from cloud to edge processing brings several benefits in terms of energy savings, impr... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review
By The SE Staff - 09 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

SIA's latest monthly global semiconductor sales report reflects a ~30% YOY increase, hitting a record $75.3B in November 2025. Asia Pacific had a notable 66% increase. Cadence launched its Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem to accelerate time to market for chiplet development for physical AI, data centers, and HPC applications. Initial IP partners joining Cadence include Arm, Arteris, ... » read more

Is End-To-End Security Possible?
By Ed Sperling - 08 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

Looming financial penalties for data breaches are forcing chipmakers to confront end-to-end security, an increasingly complex and daunting problem because no single company controls all the pieces anymore. This is especially apparent in multi-die assemblies, in use today in data centers, and under consideration in automotive and other applications. Multiple chiplets can push performance well... » read more

Five Tips To Avoid Security Errors In Product Development
By Keysight - 07 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

Riscure, now part of Keysight, has been helping chip vendors and device manufacturers improve the security of their products for years. The security scenario has changed a lot over time. The attacker profile evolved from individuals motivated by curiosity, with very limited resources and attack potential, to well-funded and organized adversaries with malicious motivations and the capacity to ex... » read more

The Evolution Of Hardware Root Of Trust Security IP
By Synopsys - 07 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

Navigate hardware-based security for semiconductors with this white paper about tRoot Hardware Secure Modules (HSMs). This paper provides security solutions for protecting digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world. Key Takeaways: Understand why robust security measures are needed for AI, IoT, and high-performance computing. Discover tRoot HSMs features, including secure ... » read more

A Review Of Acoustic Side-Channel Attacks: An AI View (Penn State Univ.)
By Technical Paper Link - 06 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "A Survey on Acoustic Side-Channel Attacks: An Artificial Intelligence Perspective" was published by researchers at Penn State University. Abstract "Acoustic Side-Channel Attacks (ASCAs) exploit the sound produced by keyboards and other devices to infer sensitive information without breaching software or network defenses. Recent advances in deep learning, large ... » read more

Two-Stage Hardware Fuzzer (TU Darmstadt)
By Technical Paper Link - 01 Jan, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "GoldenFuzz: Generative Golden Reference Hardware Fuzzing" was published by researchers at TU Darmstadt. Abstract "Modern hardware systems, driven by demands for high performance and application-specific functionality, have grown increasingly complex, introducing large surfaces for bugs and security-critical vulnerabilities. Fuzzing has emerged as a scalable sol... » read more

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