Hardware Security Testing
Introduction
Hardware Security Testing
With the rapid evolution of technology, hardware components play a vital role in maintaining the security and performance of modern systems. Hardware Security Testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in hardware components, ensuring their resilience against malicious attacks and unauthorized access.
Why Hardware Security Testing is Important:
- Protection Against Physical Attacks: Identifies vulnerabilities that can be exploited through physical access to hardware.
- Firmware Security: Ensures firmware is secure from tampering and unauthorized modifications.
- Supply Chain Security: Detects risks in the manufacturing and delivery process of hardware components.
- Secure Data Storage: Verifies that hardware securely stores sensitive data,
Hardware Testing
Common Hardware Security Threats
- Tampering: Physical alterations to hardware components to introduce vulnerabilities.
- Firmware Attacks: Malicious modifications to firmware, compromising system integrity.
- Side-Channel Attacks: Exploiting information leakage from hardware operations.
- Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Risks introduced during the manufacturing or distribution process.
- Backdoors: Hidden access points that can be exploited by attackers.