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A new Intel White Paper titled “FPGA-Based Security Solutions,” written in conjunction with security IP supplier Xiphera, explores the use of hardware-based security for the design of new IoT and Industry 4.0 equipment. According to this new White Paper, “the current software-centric approach to addressing security challenges is not directly applicable for Industry 4.0 and IoT for a number of reasons, including the required lifetime, updateability, power consumption, end product form factor, etc.” Key elements in the attack surface of software-based security solutions include the operating system, device drivers, software-based cryptographic primitives, security holes caused by compiler optimizations, the sheer depth and complexity of the associated software stacks, cache and memory management, key management, and a lack of control over the security algorithms due to reliance on 3rd-party code.
This White Paper explores the use of FPGAs to implement hardware-level security rather than using software, while noting that the military market adopted hardware-based security “long ago.” The White Paper then discusses four key security goals including confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation. After an in-depth introduction to these goals, the White Paper then discusses the means of achieving these goals with IP-based hardware designed specifically for FPGA implementations, which deliver performance benefits as well as other advantages including:
For more specifics on these security topics and more, click here to download a copy of the free White Paper.
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This White Paper explores the use of FPGAs to implement hardware-level security rather than using software, while noting that the military market adopted hardware-based security “long ago.” The White Paper then discusses four key security goals including confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation. After an in-depth introduction to these goals, the White Paper then discusses the means of achieving these goals with IP-based hardware designed specifically for FPGA implementations, which deliver performance benefits as well as other advantages including:
- Algorithm and protocol agility and updateability
- The option to use hardware security features incorporated into the target FPGA, including encrypted and authenticated configuration, anti-tamper features, partial reconfiguration, and red/black hardware separation through explicit design techniques
- Tighter control of security algorithm implementation details including key management
For more specifics on these security topics and more, click here to download a copy of the free White Paper.
Legal Notices and Disclaimers:
Intel technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.
Results have been estimated or simulated using internal Intel analysis, architecture simulation and modeling, and provided to you for informational purposes. Any differences in your system hardware, software or configuration may affect your actual performance.
Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should review this content, consult other sources, and confirm whether referenced data are accurate.
Cost reduction scenarios described are intended as examples of how a given Intel- based product, in the specified circumstances and configurations, may affect future costs and provide cost savings.
Circumstances will vary. Intel does not guarantee any costs or cost reduction.
© Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Altera is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Cyclone is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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