Hardware Security Thorough Supply Chain Assurance

Published

April 28, 2016

Author(s)

Yaw S. Obeng, David A. Brown, Colm Nolan

Abstract

This paper examines the current issues pertaining to the hardware security and how they could affect the overall security of applications such as the internet of things. Specifically, we review the ongoing industry-led activities aimed at mitigating the hardware threats through supply chain assurance. The impact of emerging technologies on hardware-based needs, and the need for technical standards are discussed from brand owners’ perspectives. The paper is illustrated with the ongoing work of the ITRS ERD hardware security working group, the counterfeit risk mitigation efforts from iNEMI, and the High-Density Package User Group (HDPUG), as well as published standards from SEMI and the Open Group. All these efforts are aimed at mitigating counterfeits in the electronics supply chain through product traceability and authentication. Finally, we will discuss how existing and emerging technologies can be used for product authentication throughout the supply chain.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of the 2016 Design, Automation & Test in Europe Conference & Exhibition (DATE), 14 –
18 March 2016 , ICC, Dresden, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-9815370-6-2

Conference Dates

March 14-18, 2016

Conference Location

Dresden

Conference Title

Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) 2016

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

Hardware Security, Counterfeits, Sensors, Internet of Things, Technical Standards, Supply Chain

Citation

Obeng, Y. , Brown, D. and Nolan, C. (2016), Hardware Security Thorough Supply Chain Assurance, Proceedings of the 2016 Design, Automation & Test in Europe Conference & Exhibition (DATE), 14 – 18 March 2016 , ICC, Dresden, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-9815370-6-2, Dresden, -1 (Accessed March 4, 2025)