Security Foundations
From primitives to identity, protocols and post-quantum questions.
HARDWARE SECURITY · COURSE MAP
How trust is built inside a chip.
Four tracks connect security concepts, trusted systems, RTL implementation and product assurance. Each series has its own outline and publication status.
Four tracks, five course series
This map shows tracks, course series and useful connections. Each course outline lists lesson goals and publication status.
01 · 9 published lessons
Cryptography and Security Foundations
Understand hashes, encryption, identities and secure channels before choosing a mechanism.
For readers starting with security concepts.
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02 · 9 published lessons
Trusted Chips and Systems
Follow trust from device identity and key storage through boot, attestation and updates.
For chip architects and system designers.
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03 · 18 published lessons
RTL Design and Hardware Defense
Start with a firmware digest or an encrypted sensor block. Build the datapath and transfer rules, then test whether corrupted results can grant permission.
For readers with basic registers, bit operations and synchronous RTL. Begin with SHA-256 or AES, then follow Anti-Tampering Lessons 1–3 in order.
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04 · 2 published lessons
Security Assurance and Product Requirements
Connect design claims to evaluation evidence, certification scope and product lifecycle duties.
For technical leads and product teams.
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Understand hashes, encryption, identities and secure channels before choosing a mechanism.
Trusted Chips and Systems →
Follow trust from device identity and key storage through boot, attestation and updates.
How Trust Is Built Inside a Chip
Trace the roots, decisions and evidence of a trusted platform; use product cases to test the boundaries.
RTL Design and Hardware Defense →
Start with a firmware digest or an encrypted sensor block. Build the datapath and transfer rules, then test whether corrupted results can grant permission.
Cryptographic RTL Design
Turn an algorithm into registers, datapaths, cycle timing and verification checks.
RTL Anti-Tampering Design
A 16-lesson plan on registers, control flow, permission handoffs and evidence under a stated fault model.
Security Assurance and Product Requirements →
Connect design claims to evaluation evidence, certification scope and product lifecycle duties.
Security Assurance and Product Lifecycle
Read evaluation scope and product obligations without mistaking a certificate for complete security.