Hi All,
The Dod Just published CTR: DoD Microelectronics: Field Programmable Gate Array Security Guidance.
This document discusses the security features present in commercial Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices and provides recommendations to mitigate common security threats.
These topics are covered in three sections:
Design security concerns in FPGAs – Discusses the FPGA design concerns being addressed in the document and how it differs from existing hardware assurance documents.
FPGA security features overview – Describes general non-vendor specific security features offered in commercial FPGA devices. Each security feature listed includes a discussion of tradeoffs to consider and NSA recommended guidance when selecting and implementing the security feature.
Security subjects and methods overview – Describes security processes to consider during the lifecycle of the fielded device. It includes a tradeoff discussion when applicable, as well as NSA recommended guidance.
This guidance is intended to inform readers about FPGA security features, discuss tradeoffs, and provide recommendations associated with their use.
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Michael Roza CPA, CISA, CIA, CC, CCSKv5, CCZTv1, MBA, EMBA, CSA
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