Hardware Tamper Resistance - Why and How
Explore hardware tamper resistance techniques and principles in this conference talk from DerbyCon 4. Delve into various types of anti-tamper methods, including physical and electronic systems, and understand the critical principles behind them. Learn about the evolution of smartcards, FIPS, and HSMs, and discover why electronics require anti-tamper protection. Examine new approaches like machine-verifiable seals and remote verification for servers. Investigate trusted computing technologies, virtualization-based security, and secure multiparty systems. Gain insights into general design principles for tamper-resistant hardware and explore options for implementing high-end and low-end HSMs, remote keys, and layered systems. Understand the implications for projects like PirateBay, CloudFlare, and open-source initiatives in the context of hardware security.