Hardware Security

Chapter 1

Introduction to Hardware Security

Abstract

This chapter gives an introduction about the emerging threats and issues of hardware security and trust. An overview of the levels of abstraction for computing systems is provided as well as the attacks, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures observed in every level. The chapter gives a brief historical perspective on the evolution of hardware security, and introduces a hands-on approach to implement a number of attacks and protection mechanisms on a custom hardware platform.

Keywords

Hardware Security; Security and Trust; Hardware Trojans; Counterfeits

Chapter Outline

• 1.1  Overview of a Computing System
• 1.2  Layers of a Computing System
  • 1.2.1  Electronic Hardware
  • 1.2.2  Types of Electronic ...