Hardware security is vulnerability protection that comes in the form of a physical device rather than software that is installed on the hardware of a computer system.
definition: types of security,media stories,goals of computer security,security basics,some of types attack,network attacks,web attacks,os,application and software are attacks,social engineering:network attacks ,packet sniffing,main in the middle,dns hacking......conclusion
IoT Cyber+Physical+Social Engineering Attack Security (v0.1.6 / sep2020)mike parks
Work-in-Progress!
IoT Cyber+Physical+Social Security
An encyclopedic compendium of tools, techniques, and practices to defend systems that sit at the intersection of the cyber and physical domains; chiefly building automation systems and the Internet of Things.
Preventing Stealthy Threats with Next Generation Endpoint SecurityIntel IT Center
Step up security management and prevent stealthy threats with integrated solutions from Intel and McAfee that work beyond the operating system to stop attacks in real time while helping you manage endpoint security.
Hardware security is vulnerability protection that comes in the form of a physical device rather than software that is installed on the hardware of a computer system.
definition: types of security,media stories,goals of computer security,security basics,some of types attack,network attacks,web attacks,os,application and software are attacks,social engineering:network attacks ,packet sniffing,main in the middle,dns hacking......conclusion
IoT Cyber+Physical+Social Engineering Attack Security (v0.1.6 / sep2020)mike parks
Work-in-Progress!
IoT Cyber+Physical+Social Security
An encyclopedic compendium of tools, techniques, and practices to defend systems that sit at the intersection of the cyber and physical domains; chiefly building automation systems and the Internet of Things.
Preventing Stealthy Threats with Next Generation Endpoint SecurityIntel IT Center
Step up security management and prevent stealthy threats with integrated solutions from Intel and McAfee that work beyond the operating system to stop attacks in real time while helping you manage endpoint security.
Common misperceptions
•Cyber security of industrial networks is not necessary
–The myth remains that an “air gap” separates the ICS from any possible source of digital attack or infection
– wireless diagnostics ports, removable media
• Industrial security is an impossibility
•The average number of days between the time a vulnerability was disclosed publicly and the time the vulnerability was discovered in a control system was 331 days
Attacks
•The most common initial vectors used for industrial systems include spear phishing, watering hole, and database injection methods
Mechsoft technologies is a leading IT solution provider based in Dubai specializing in ERP implementation, Backup solutions and Cybersecurity solutions.
ICC's unified IP data networking solution also layers into its solution security features with a range of capabilities for the customer to select from. Inclusive of WDS, VLANs, DoS attack prevention, and a host of other capabilities, ICC's icXchange networking solutions are full features without additional licensing for enterprise features.
ICC's unified IP data networking solution also layers into its solution security features with a range of capabilities for the customer to select from. Inclusive of WDS, VLANs, DoS attack prevention, and a host of other capabilities, ICC's icXchange networking solutions are full features without additional licensing for enterprise features.
Common misperceptions
•Cyber security of industrial networks is not necessary
–The myth remains that an “air gap” separates the ICS from any possible source of digital attack or infection
– wireless diagnostics ports, removable media
• Industrial security is an impossibility
•The average number of days between the time a vulnerability was disclosed publicly and the time the vulnerability was discovered in a control system was 331 days
Attacks
•The most common initial vectors used for industrial systems include spear phishing, watering hole, and database injection methods
Mechsoft technologies is a leading IT solution provider based in Dubai specializing in ERP implementation, Backup solutions and Cybersecurity solutions.
ICC's unified IP data networking solution also layers into its solution security features with a range of capabilities for the customer to select from. Inclusive of WDS, VLANs, DoS attack prevention, and a host of other capabilities, ICC's icXchange networking solutions are full features without additional licensing for enterprise features.
ICC's unified IP data networking solution also layers into its solution security features with a range of capabilities for the customer to select from. Inclusive of WDS, VLANs, DoS attack prevention, and a host of other capabilities, ICC's icXchange networking solutions are full features without additional licensing for enterprise features.
Its is project based on one of the most interesting and wide topic of Computer Science, named Cyber Security
CONTENT :
1. What is Cyber Security
2. Why Cyber Security is Important
3. Brief History
4. Security Timeline
5. Architecture
6. Cyber Attack Methods
7. Technology for Cyber Secuirty
8. Development in Cyber Security
9. Future Trend in Cyber Security
Presentation from SQR Systems at the Centre for Defence Enterprise Marketplace held on 5 February 2015. For more info see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mod-brings-businesses-together-for-innovative-defence-ideas
More IC vendors are beginning to explore a device-level technology approach for safeguarding data called physically unclonable function, or PUF. Though silicon production processes are precise, this technology exploits the fact that there are still tiny variations in each circuit produced. The PUF uses these tiny differences to generate a unique digital value that can be used as a secret keys. Secret keys are essential for digital security.
Security is increasingly becoming one of the big concerns for developers of connected, or internet of things (IoT), devices, especially with the huge risk they face from attacks by hackers, or compromises to information and security breaches.
One of the challenges for adding security in an IoT device is how to do so without adding silicon real estate or cost, given the resource constraints in terms of maintaing minimum power consumption and optimizing the processing resources on the devies.
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers many industries significant new opportunities, but it also exposes them and their customers to a host of security issues. Securing the IoT requires new ways of thinking that can defend the enterprise and its customers against attackers and privacy abuses.
Strengthen your security posture! Getting started with IBM Z Pervasive Encryp...Tony Pearson
This session covers Pervasive Encryption on the IBM Z mainframe platform, Crypto features and concepts, and how to get started with Data Set level encryption. Presented at IBM TechU in Johannesburg, South Africa September 2019 as part of the z/OS Fast Start for Rookies track.
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) is Intel’s Trusted Execution Environment for client and data center. It provides the foundation for many secure use cases.
Review on AES Algorithm Based Secure Data Transmission for Wireless Sensor Ne...EECJOURNAL
Due to vast development of information technology the need of the protection of data also increases for that purpose encryption is done. The security requirements include four major aspect data confidentiality, data integrity, data authentication and data freshness. WSNs have produced enormous enthusiasm among analysts these years in view of their potential utilization in a wide assortment of uses. Sensor hubs are cheap compact gadgets with restricted handling force and vitality assets. Sensor hubs can be utilized to gather data from the earth, locally process this information and transmit the detected information back to the client. For securing that data from attack many algorithms came in existence for cryptography purpose. Be that as it may, the outstanding amongst other existing symmetric security calculation to give information security utilized these days is Advanced encryption standard (AES).
Block Armour has developed an advanced Zero Trust security platform and delivers integrated cybersecurity solutions for today’s hybrid enterprise-IT environments. The award-winning platform is powered by Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) architecture and private Blockchain technology, and is aligned with the NIST Zero Trust Framework.
Block Armour is helping organizations in multiple geographies to consolidate their Cybersecurity investments (across on-prem systems, Cloud, and IoT), enforce Zero Trust principles enterprise-wide, defend against cyberattacks, and comply with regulations.
Block Armour has developed an advanced Zero Trust security platform and delivers integrated cybersecurity solutions for today’s hybrid enterprise-IT environments. The award-winning platform is powered by Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) architecture and private Blockchain technology, and is aligned with the NIST Zero Trust Framework
The platform is helping organizations in multiple geographies to consolidate their Cybersecurity investments (across on-prem systems, Cloud, and IoT), enforce Zero Trust principles enterprise-wide, defend against cyberattacks, and comply with regulations.
Title: What I Learned at Gartner Summit 2019
Abstract:
The Gartner Summit 2019 agenda featured five comprehensive programs to cover your security and risk management key priorities and challenges. Digital transformation continues to challenge the conventions of information risk and security management. It requires a coherent digital security program based on a clear vision and strategy. Businesses have been inundated with information on what recent privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA require, but many are still trying to figure out how to comply with them on a practical level.
The new Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) provides perspectives on how Criminals simply shift their focus and adapt their tactics to locate and steal the data they find to be of most value.
Gartner includes data ethics and privacy on their list of the top 10 strategic technology trends of 2019, placing it on the same level as AI-driven development, blockchain, and edge computing. Many companies are focusing on data privacy from the legal and security side, which are foundational, but are missing the focus on data.
The cloud, SaaS applications, and user mobility are powerful enablers of digital transformation, but many IT organizations are grappling with legacy network and security architectures that haven't evolved in decades. In the era of Cloud 3.0, companies are re-imagining business processes from and for the cloud. With these new opportunities comes a new cybersecurity reality for IT leaders in a hybrid, multicloud world. At a minimum, cloud computing breaks into 3 primary layers: SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
This presentation will explain primary security controls. You’ll learn how to take a strategic approach to risk, improve business and data resilience, build digital trust and implement a new generation of continuously adaptive security strategies. Cloud security remains a top priority. This presentation summarizes the problems, recommended processes, and new product types to address key issues.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Search and Society: Reimagining Information Access for Radical FuturesBhaskar Mitra
The field of Information retrieval (IR) is currently undergoing a transformative shift, at least partly due to the emerging applications of generative AI to information access. In this talk, we will deliberate on the sociotechnical implications of generative AI for information access. We will argue that there is both a critical necessity and an exciting opportunity for the IR community to re-center our research agendas on societal needs while dismantling the artificial separation between the work on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in IR and the rest of IR research. Instead of adopting a reactionary strategy of trying to mitigate potential social harms from emerging technologies, the community should aim to proactively set the research agenda for the kinds of systems we should build inspired by diverse explicitly stated sociotechnical imaginaries. The sociotechnical imaginaries that underpin the design and development of information access technologies needs to be explicitly articulated, and we need to develop theories of change in context of these diverse perspectives. Our guiding future imaginaries must be informed by other academic fields, such as democratic theory and critical theory, and should be co-developed with social science scholars, legal scholars, civil rights and social justice activists, and artists, among others.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Let's dive deeper into the world of ODC! Ricardo Alves (OutSystems) will join us to tell all about the new Data Fabric. After that, Sezen de Bruijn (OutSystems) will get into the details on how to best design a sturdy architecture within ODC.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
De-mystifying Zero to One: Design Informed Techniques for Greenfield Innovati...
Hardwar based Security of Systems
1. Assignment#3: Hardwar based Security
S-Name: NIK JAMAL CMS: 25994
OPTIGA™
EASY TO USE, RELIABLE EMBEDDED SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR IoT APPLICATIONS
Infineon`s OPTIGA™ family of security solutions is designed for easy integration into embedded systems to
protect the confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of information and devices. These hardware-based
security solutions scale from basic authentication chips to sophisticated implementations and are used in a
wide range of embedded applications ranging from consumer to industrial applications. Designed by the
leading provider of embedded security solutions, Infineon`s OPTIGA™ combines sophisticated and strong
security with ease of use and wide range implementation support for the customer. With OPTIGA™ customers
get the full package consisting of the security chips with an operating system as well as libraries for the host
controller which makes it easy to get started with IoT security right away. Additionally, customized
implementation consulting and dedicated security concepts for specific applications are available through the
Infineon Security Partner Network (ISPN).
1. OPTIGATM TPM FAMILY – SLB 96XX
Key Features
Standardized security controller
TCG certified products
Products with TPM 1.2 and 2.0
Standard & extended temperature range (-40...85°C)
Firmware upgrades capability
SPI, I2C & LPC interface
VQFN-32 & TSSOP-28 package
CC and FIPS certification
Customer Values
Innovative security solutions provided by the market leader
High confidence level based on Common Criteria certification
Easy integration based on standardization
Applications
• Notebooks/PCs/tablets/severs
• Network systems and boards
• Industrial automation
• Home automation
• Automotive
2. 1.1.OPTIGATM TRUST B SLE95250
Key features
Strong cost efficient asymmetric cryptography with ECC 131-bit key length
Turnkey solution including host-side software for easy integration
512 bit user NVM
Easy-to-implement single-wire host interface
Life span counter for original parts
OPTIGA™ Digital Certificate (ODC) with device personalization (unique key pair per chip)
Size-optimized TSNP-6-9 package (1.1 x 1.5 mm)
Customer value
Lower system costs due to single-chip solution
Increased security with asymmetric cryptography and chip-individual keys
Easy integration thanks to full turnkey design
Applications
Battery authentication
IoT edge devices
IP & PCB design protection
Consumer accessories
Original replacement parts
Medical & diagnostic equipment
3. 1.2 OPTIGATM TRUST E SLS 32AIA
Key features
Advanced security controller
Turnkey solution
Full system integration support
PC interface
Up to 3 K byte user memory
ECC 256 bit, SHA-256
Compliant with new USB Type-C standard
Standard & extended temperature range (-40...85 °C)
USON-10 package (3 x 3 mm)
Customer values
Protection of IP and data
Protection of business cases
Protection of company image
Safeguarding of quality and safety
Applications
Internet of things (IoT)
Industrial control and automation
Medical devices
Consumer electronics
4. Smart home
PKI networks
1.3. OPTIGATM TRUST P SLJ 52ACA
Key features
High-end security controller with advanced cryptographic algorithms implemented in
hardware (ECC521, RSA2048, TDES, AES)
Common Criteria EAL 5+ (high) certification
Programmable Java Card operating system with reference applets for a variety of use cases
and host-side support
150 KB user memory
Small footprint VQFN-32 SMD package (5 x 5 mm)
ISO 7816 UART interface
Customer value
Confidence in a secured and certified solution
Increased flexibility based on programmable solution with reference applets to simplify
customization and integration
Protection of system integrity, communication and data
Applications
Industrial control system
5. Energy generation & distribution systems
Healthcare equipment & networks
Consumer electronics
Home security & automation
Network applications
6. DEEPCOVER SOLUTIONS FOR EMBEDDED SECURITY
Counterfeiting
Hardware or software IP reverse engineering
Malware injection or firmware substitution
Eavesdropping
Identity theft
Unauthorized network connection
Unauthorized re-use
Secure device authentication, secure boot, and encryption are the answers to these attacks. DeepCover®
Secure Authenticators and DeepCover Secure Microcontrollers incorporate these techniques to ensure your
platforms are trustworthy. Trusted platforms, IP protection, secure download, and secure communication
are the most frequent requirements for IoT node security. Table 1 maps our DeepCover solutions to
common IoT needs.
7. DEEPCOVER SECURE AUTHENTICATORS
Secure Authenticators provide a core set of fixed-function crypto operations, secure key storage, and
numerous supplemental feature options including: secure download/ boot processing, protected nonvolatile
memory for end application use, secure GPIO, decrement-only counters, session key generation, true
random number source, and encrypted R/W of stored data. In addition to cryptographic strength, all devices
provide advanced physical protection to address malicious die-level security attacks. As the inventor of the
revolutionary 1-Wire® interface, Maxim is a leader in the development of devices that connect to
nontraditional form-factors such as printer cartridges, medical disposables and battery packs.
Secure Authenticator Applications
Maxim’s secure authentication solutions solve a wide range of security issues including:
Common Application Requirements
Product Quality/Safety
Counterfeit Prevention
Secure Download/Boot
Use/Feature Control
IoT Device Integrity/Authenticity
Solved with Targeted Product Features
Bidirectional Authentication
Secure System Data Storage
Secure Use Counting
System Session Key Generation
Secure Memory Settings
Secure GPIO
Random Number Source
IoT Device Integrity/Authenticity
8. NXP –
SECURE CONNECTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD.
Security is a race in the internet of things (IoT) and staying ahead is a major challenge. We know security is an
increasingly critical part of the connected solutions you use and design. Identity theft is at an all-time high.
Data privacy concerns are arising on pace with the growth of connected devices. And newly-connected
command and control systems present attractive targets for hackers.
We’re here to help you. NXP is the global leader in security solutions for personal identification, contactless
payment, authentication, data transport and application processing.
Our secure element – a specific integrated circuit for handling and storing secured data – features non-volatile
memory, a security CPU and crypto coprocessor, and additional security measures, to offer you the ultimate
protection against tampering and attack.
Secure designs – from the end node to the network to the cloud
We secure more types of end equipment than any other company in the world. From the edge of the network to
the gateway to the cloud, our broad portfolio of secure microcontrollers, high performance multicore
communications processors, applications processors, middleware and software ensures the devices you design
and use are protected. Our decades-long investment and expertise in security make us the partner of choice for
determining the security requirements of your next project.
How NXP helps you with your security and privacy needs
You don’t have to sacrifice performance to add security, either. Our QorIQ processors integrate crypto
acceleration that allows you to develop secure connections without a performance penalty for the world’s new
virtualized networks – ranging from the wireless infrastructure to the smart grid to the home.
And as the leader in security ICs, we allow you to choose from a complete range of ICs for smart cards, tags,
labels and readers featuring many coprocessor, security, and memory and interface options. We address all
your needs, from low-cost smart label ICs for high-volume supply chain management applications through to
our next generation 32-bit-smartcomputing platform for powerful multi-application smart cards.
NXP’S PILLARS OF SECURITY
Trust - The assurance that only access from a reliable source will occur
Code I/P Protection
Internal Memory Protection
External Memory Protection
Debug Port Protection
Authentication
Software Updates
Device Verification
Secure Boot
Cryptography - The science of protecting data through encoding and decoding
Symmetric Encryption
DES/DES3, AES
Asymmetric Encryption
RSA, ECC
Hashing
CRC, MD5, SHA
True Random Number Generation
Security Protocols
SSL, HomeKit, Thread
Tamper Resistance - Proactive monitoring of physical and environmental systemattacks
9. Tamper Detection
Physical
Enclosure Intrusion
Drilling and Probing
Environmental
Voltage
Temperature
Frequency
Secure Storage
Introduction C29x family
The Freescale C29x crypto coprocessorfamily consists of 3 high performance crypto co-
processors optimized for public key operations. Public key algorithms such as RSA, Diffie
Hellman, and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are the basis of digital signature and key
exchange protocols that make secure transactions possible. By providing public key
acceleration, C29x enables network and data center infrastructure to handle the increasing rates
of public key operations driven by IKE, SSL, DNSSEC, and secure BGP while simultaneously
supporting the longer key lengths mandated for modern encryption. Longer key lengths are a
10. significant performance issue. The United States (NIST) recommends replacing RSA 1024b
keys with 2048b keys all together by 2013. Doubling the length of a RSA key increases the
computational complexity by 5x or more. If a system needs thousands of transactions per
second or more, using C29x for public key offload is the most costeffective means of meeting
requirements. Many modern multi-core SoCs, including those offered by Freescale, offer
cryptographic acceleration, however the crypto hardware is oriented toward bulk encryption
performance. The performance level of the integrated public key acceleration is generally
sufficient for applications with modest session establishment requirements, but Web 2.0
systems such as application delivery controllers, network admission controlappliances and
remote access gateways must deal with far more connections per second, and integrated public
key acceleration becomes a performance bottleneck. C29x complements integrated bulk
encryption acceleration, while allowing these different cryptographic functions to scale
independently. While primarily targeted toward public key operations, C29x does offer bulk
encryption and hashing, including security header and trailer processingfor IPsec and SSL.
This productbrief provides an overview of the Freescale C29x family of crypto coprocessor
features, and examples of C29x usage.
The C29x family devices are designed for the following two primary use cases:
• Public key calculator
• Secure key management module
1.
Public key calculator
The most obvious use of a cryptographic coprocessoroptimized for public key operations is to
off-load public key operations from a host CPU. When operating in this mode, C29x connects
to the hostvia PCIe, with C29x requiring no external memory; neither NVRAM nor DDR, and
generally no peripheral ICs. The host handles packet Rx and Tx functions, classification,
protocoltermination, and so on, and defines the operations it wants C29x to perform via
11. descriptors. In addition to public key operations, C29x can also supportbulk encryption and
hashing, including security header and trailer processingfor IPsec and SSL.
2. Secure key management module
In addition to performing cryptographic acceleration using keys managed by the external host,
the C29x can also use keys that are protected even from the host.
This use case leverages the Trust Architecture, first introduced in the Freescale QorIQ
communication processorfamily. The Trust Architecture gives the C29x secure bootand
secure storage capability, insuring that factory loaded keys can only be decrypted and used by
the C29x when the C29x is executing trusted software. Tamper detection and secure debug
round out the Trust Architecture feature set. A more complete description of the Trust
Architecture can be found in Freescale's white paper: An Introduction to the QorIQ Platform's
Trust Architecture. As shown in the following figure, when operating as a secure key
management module, the C29x is a processing subsystem, complete with its own non-volatile
memory, DDR, and optionally Ethernet interfaces to either the external world or as a
connection to the host. C29x can also be connected to the hostvia PCIe.
3. C29x family and Features
C29xfamily consists of 3 family members; the C291, C292, and C293. All devices are pin
compatible. A logical block diagram of the highest performing family member, C293, is shown
below.
12.
13. 4. Features
Common features of C29x products include:
CPU and cache complex
32b e500v2 Power Architecture® core
32KB I and D caches • 512 KB L2 cache
Hardware cache coherency
512KB platform SRAM
Up to three SEC (Security Engine) accelerator block(s)
One PCIe Gen 2.0 controller
x1, x2, x4
Main memory interface (optionally disabled in PK calculator use case)
16/32-bit DDR3/3L controller with ECC
Supports up to 4GBytes main memory in single bank
Dual-stacked and quad-stacked DDR devices also supported
Additional memory interfaces (optionally disabled in PK calculator use case)
Integrated flash controller
Supporting NOR and NAND (SLC and MLC) flash interfaces
Maximum of 8 banks, with a maximum of 256 MB of system memory mapped
on each bank
Enhanced secure digital host controller (SD/MMC) which can be used for booting device
using on chip ROM
Network interfaces (disabled in PK Calculator use case)
Two enhanced three speed Ethernet controller (eTSEC) supporting 10/100/1000Mbps
Supports RGMII/RMII interfaces
Trust architecture, supporting;
Secure boot
Secure debug
Tamper detection
Provisioning with one time programmable fuses
Hardware secret key protection
Option for battery backed secret key
Memory and register Access Control
Only supported in secure key management module use case NVRAM
Slow speed interfaces (optionally disabled in PK calculator use case)
Dual I2C controllers
14. SPI controller used for booting with internal ROM, supporting Atmel Rapid-S and
Winbond dual read interface
Two UARTs
64-bit GPIO
Additional logic
Programmable Interrupt Controller
One four channel DMA
Power Management supporting following modes
e500v2 modes
Sleep: core clock off, snooping off, cache flushed, clock to selected blocks switched
off
Nap: core logic idle, no snoops
Doze: Core logic idle
Software transparent clock gating of SoC logic
Static disable of logic blocks, including SEC 1 and SEC 2
Package
783 pin FC-PBGA
29x29mm, 1.0mm pitch
Reference
[1] https://www.maximintegrated.com/deepcover
[2] www.ebv.com /Security Selection Guide /