CET921 Side-Channel-Attacks & Countermeasures

Course Provider

National Integrated Centre for Evaluation (NICE)

Certification

Graduate Certificate

Academic Unit

2

Introduction

Modern electronic devices may leak sensitive credentials like passwords, encryption keys etc unintentionally through various channels like timing information, power consumption, electromagnetic emanation etc. leading to vulnerabilities better known as side-channel attacks. A deep understanding of these vulnerabilities will lead to an eco-system of well-thought secure systems.

In this course, we take a deep dive into side-channel attacks. We will learn the about side-channel attacks on modern cryptography, its various types, modus operandi, protection mechanisms, certifications and alternate applications. All key concepts will be complemented with extensive hands-on exercises for an advanced understanding of the topic. 

The Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification is done in collaboration the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to train and upskill professionals in the industry as well as for professionals who are keen to join this exciting industry.

This course is part of:

- Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification


By the end of this course, learner would be able to:

1. Various SCA evaluation techniques and SCA countermeasures;

2. Practical hands-on experiences on various popular SCA methods (DPA and CPA) and;

3. Through the use of the Side-Channel Attack Toolkit from Async2Secure Pte Ltd, to gain in-sight understanding how to qualify or quantify SCA based on various parameters including the setup parameters (in software and hardware), design parameters (various implementations), attacking models, and attacking techniques.

 

Basic side-channel-attack (SCA) knowledge

SCA Types

Countermeasures – hiding and masking

Advanced SCA techniques

Activity & Assessment
a. Hands-on for SCA & Simulations
b. Lab on SCA Hardware/Software Setup Preparation
c.  Lab on Differential Power Analysis (DPA)
d. Lab on Correlation Power Analysis (CPA)
e. Lab on Effects on Hardware Implementations for SCA
f.  Lab on SCA analysis Interpretation
g. Lab on Advanced SCA Processing
h. Quizzes

Suitable for practicing cybersecurity professionals or fresh engineering graduates interested in a career of cybersecurity, specifically in the domain of hardware security evaluation, assurance and certification.

Specifically for learners who would like to know SCA and gain practical experience in the field of SCA.

Such knowledge can be applicable in jobs related to hardware design, roles in certification or evaluation labs, forensic investigator, vulnerability assessment analyst etc.

Standard Course Fee: S$4,360

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,000

S$1308.00

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$508.00

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

Read more about funding
COURSE TITLEACADEMIC UNIT
CET916 Security Evaluation and Certification1
CET917 Applications and Reasons for Security 1
CET918 Hardware Security Analysis via Chip Analysis2
CET919 Design for Trust2
CET920 Fault-Injection Attacks & Hardware Trojan1

 

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification.
  • SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved.