Nano Security: From Nano-Electronics to Secure Systems

Design, Automation, and Test in Europe, pp. 1334–1339

Abstract

The field of computer hardware stands at the verge of a revolution driven by recent breakthroughs in emerging nanodevices. “Nano Security” is a new Priority Program recently approved by DFG, the German Research Council. This initial-stage project initiative at the crossroads of nano-electronics and hardware-oriented security includes 11 projects with a total of 23 Principal Investigators from 18 German institutions. It considers the interplay between security and nano-electronics, focusing on a dichotomy which emerging nano-devices (and their architectural implications) have on system security. The projects within the Priority Program consider both: potential security threats and vulnerabilities stemming from novel nano-electronics, and innovative approaches to establishing and improving system security based on nano-electronics. This paper provides an overview of the Priority Program's overall philosophy and discusses the scientific objectives of its individual projects.

Authors 23

1. Ilia Polian

   University of Stuttgart

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Computer Engineering and Computer Architecture, University of Stuttgart,Germany

   Institute of Computer Engineering and Computer Architecture, University of Stuttgart, Germany

2. Frank Altmann

   Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems

   Affiliation as printed

   Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS),Halle,Germany

   Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Halle, Germany

3. Tolga Arul

   University of Passau

   Affiliation as printed

   Chair of Computer Engineering, University of Passau,Germany

   Chair of Computer Engineering, University of Passau, Germany

4. Christian Boit

   Technische Universität Berlin

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute for Radio-Frequency and Semiconductor Technologies, TU Berlin,Germany

   Institute for Radio-Frequency and Semiconductor Technologies, TU Berlin, Germany

5. Ralf Brederlow

   Technical University of Munich

   Affiliation as printed

   Chair for Circuit Design, TU Munich,Germany

   Chair for Circuit Design, TU Munich, Germany

6. Lucas Davi

   University of Duisburg-Essen

   Affiliation as printed

   Secure Software Systems Group, University Duisburg-Essen,Germany

   Secure Software Systems Group, University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

7. Rolf Drechsler

   University of Bremen

   Affiliation as printed

   Computer Architecture Group, University of Bremen,Germany

   Computer Architecture Group, University of Bremen, Germany

8. Nan Du

   Chemnitz University of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Material Systems and Nanoelectronics Group, TU Chemnitz,Germany

   Material Systems and Nanoelectronics Group, TU Chemnitz, Germany

9. Thomas Eisenbarth

   University of Lübeck

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute for IT Security, University of Lübeck,Germany

10. Tim E. Güneysu

    Ruhr University Bochum

    Affiliation as printed

    Secure Hardware Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum,Germany

    Secure Hardware Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany

11. Sascha Hermann

    Chemnitz University of Technology

    Affiliation as printed

    Center for Microtechnologies, TU Chemnitz,Germany

    Center for Microtechnologies, TU Chemnitz, Germany

12. Matthias Hiller

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security

    Affiliation as printed

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security,Germany

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security, Germany

13. Rainer Leupers Aachen Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems

    RWTH Aachen University

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    Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems, RWTH Aachen University,Germany

    Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

14. Farhad Merchant Aachen Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems

    RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems, RWTH Aachen University,Germany

    Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

15. Thomas Mussenbrock

    Ruhr University Bochum

    Affiliation as printed

    Chair of Plasma Technology, Ruhr University Bochum,Germany

    Chair of Plasma Technology, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

16. Stefan Katzenbeisser

    University of Passau

    Affiliation as printed

    Chair of Computer Engineering, University of Passau,Germany

    Chair of Computer Engineering, University of Passau, Germany

17. Akash S. Kumar

    Technische Universität Dresden

    Affiliation as printed

    Chair for Processor Design, TU Dresden,Germany

    Chair for Processor Design, TU Dresden, Germany

18. Wolfgang Kunz

    University of Kaiserslautern

    Affiliation as printed

    Chair for Electronic Design Automation, TU Kaiserslautern,Germany

    Chair for Electronic Design Automation, TU Kaiserslautern, Germany

19. Thomas Mikolajick

    NaMLab (Germany)

    Affiliation as printed

    NamLab gGmbH,Dresden,Germany

    NamLab gGmbH, Dresden, Germany

20. Vivek Pachauri Aachen Institute of Materials in Electrical Engineering 1

    RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Institute of Materials in Electrical Engineering 1, RWTH Aachen University,Germany

    Institute of Materials in Electrical Engineering 1, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

21. Jean‐Pierre Seifert

    Technische Universität Berlin

    Affiliation as printed

    Chair for Security in Telecommunications, TU Berlin,Germany

    Chair for Security in Telecommunications, TU Berlin, Germany

22. Frank Sill Torres

    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

    Affiliation as printed

    DLR Bremerhaven,Department for Resilience of Maritime Systems,Germany

    Department for Resilience of Maritime Systems, DLR Bremerhaven, Germany

23. Jens Trommer

    NaMLab (Germany)

    Affiliation as printed

    NamLab gGmbH,Dresden,Germany

    NamLab gGmbH, Dresden, Germany