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FASE: An open run-time reconfigurable FPGA architecture for tamper-resistant and secure embedded systems

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Abstract

The Run-Tune Reconfigurable (RTR) feature is highly desirable for flexible and fast self-contained systems. RTR can be achieved on some commercial FPGA platforms. We propose an open solution, called FASE, that allows for fine-grain RTR, designed to be more intuitive than currently available solutions. The issues of initializing RTR soft IP-cores and a design flow to manage the dynamics of RTR are presented. In the context of secure embedded systems, there is a need for both flexibility and tamper-resistance. However, the robustness level for security constraints is difficult to get and to prove because of the proprietary hidden structures. The EASE architecture addresses these issues. It makes it possible for any designer to implement custom and arbitraiy dynamic strategies. We illustrate two case studies: an implementation-level counter-measure against side-channel attacks and an efficient strategy to thwart fault injection attacks against ciyptographic functions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Reconfigurable Computing and FPGA's, ReConFig 2006
Pages47-55
Number of pages9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE International Conference on Reconfigurable Computing and FPGA's, ReConFig 2006 - San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Duration: 20 Sept 200622 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Reconfigurable Computing and FPGA's, ReConFig 2006

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Conference on Reconfigurable Computing and FPGA's, ReConFig 2006
Country/TerritoryMexico
CitySan Luis Potosi
Period20/09/0622/09/06

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