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07 - References and Further Reading

To dive deeper into the world of hardware security, explore the following industry standards, tools, and documentation:

Tools and Frameworks

  • ChipWhisperer: The industry standard open-source toolchain for embedded security research, side-channel power analysis, and voltage glitching.
  • OpenOCD (Open On-Chip Debugger): Open-source software for debugging and programming embedded systems via JTAG and SWD.
  • Saleae Logic Analyzers: Highly popular logic analyzers for hardware hacking and signal snooping.

Standards and Guidelines

  • NIST SP 800-147 (BIOS Protection Guidelines): Standards for secure boot and firmware protections.
  • FIPS 140-3: Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (covering tamper evidence and resistance).
  • Trusted Computing Group (TCG): The consortium defining the TPM 2.0 specifications.

Books

  • Hardware Hacker: Adventures in Making and Breaking Hardware by Andrew "bunnie" Huang.
  • The Hardware Hacker's Handbook by Jasper van Woudenberg and Colin O'Flynn.
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