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SeReCon: A trusted environment for SoPC design

  • Krzysztof Kȩpa
  • , Fearghal Morgan
  • , Krzysztof Kościuszkiewicz
  • , Tomasz R. Surmacz
  • University of Galway
  • Wroclaw University of Technology

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Problems of fraud, theft, impersonation and counterfeiting have migrated into computing and digital communication technology. Reconfigurable Computing (RC) (e.g., FPGA) systems blur the boundary between hardware and software. As Reconfigurable Computing systems become more popular, concerns arise about their security and privacy. Run-Time Partial Reconfiguration provides the flexibility of hardware, but at the same time may compromise security and integrity of the embedded system design. This paper discusses potential threats to such systems and describes SeReCon, a Secure Reconfiguration Controller, as a countermeasure. SeReCon supports Intellectual Property protection within the FPGA and provides secure run-time management of designs within FPGA. The fundamentals of the SeReCon Trusted Computing Base are described. Various IP Block processing scenarios are proposed. Early implementation results are reported.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of International Conference on Dependability of Computer Systems, DepCoS - RELCOMEX 2008
Pages332-338
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventInternational Conference on Dependability of Computer Systems, DepCoS - RELCOMEX 2008 - Szklarska Poreba, Poland
Duration: 26 Jun 200828 Jun 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Conference on Dependability of Computer Systems, DepCoS - RELCOMEX 2008

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Dependability of Computer Systems, DepCoS - RELCOMEX 2008
Country/TerritoryPoland
CitySzklarska Poreba
Period26/06/0828/06/08

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