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Title: A Little Something on the Side: Exploration of Power Side-channels in Embedded Cryptography

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OSTI ID:1545531

Given the ubiquity of embedded devices in modern society, strong cryptographic solutions are a necessity to ensure privacy and security. In addition to the challenges that traditional cryptography faces, embedded cryptography is more vulnerable to side-channel attacks due to its location in the hands of the (un)trusted user. We propose that adjusting the mathematical properties of the cryptosystems can affect the information leakage through these side-channels. Our experimental results confirm that the information leakage from power side-channels is heavily affected by both the mathematical structure as well as discrete implementation choices.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US DOE CESER
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1545531
Report Number(s):
INL/EXP-19-54970-Rev000
Resource Relation:
Conference: INL Intern Expo, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, 08/08/2019 - 08/08/2019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English