Course detail
System and Device Security
FEKT-DPC-BSZAcad. year: 2025/2026
The course deals with the security of embedded systems, smart devices and side-channel cryptanalysis. In particular, these topics are included: authentication systems, authentication tokens (basic types, attacks on smart cards, RFID tags), hardware security modules (HSM), programmable smart cards (.NET Cards, Java Cards, MULTOS cards), the security of smart devices (smartphones, smart watches), security systems using embedded devices (single-chip devices, microcontrollers, sensors), lightweight cryptography for compute-constrained devices, side-channel cryptanalysis, countermeasures against side-channel attacks, reverse engineering, software security (source code security) and safety assessment methodologies.
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Number of ECTS credits
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Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The conditions for the successful course completion are stated in the yearly updated supervisor’s notice.
Aims
Students will obtain theoretical foundations including practical skills in the area of security of embedded system and authentication systems. Students will be familiar with the basic systems, various scenarios, lightweight cryptography and principles of the safe implementation eliminates side-channel attacks. Based on this knowledge, studens will be able to analyze and design security solutions for embeded systems.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
MAYES, Keith E.; MARKANTONAKIS, Konstantinos (ed.). Smart cards, tokens, security and applications. Second Edition. Springer International Publishing AG, 2017. 531 s. ISBN: 3319504983 (CS)
Recommended reading
KLEIDERMACHER, David, KLEIDERMACHER, Mike. Embedded systems security: practical methods for safe and secure software and systems development. Elsevier, 2012. (EN)
MANGARD, Stefan a OSWALD, Elisabeth a POPP, Thomas: Power Analysis Attacks: Revealing the Secrets of Smart Cards (Advances in Information Security). Secaucus, NJ, USA:Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 2007, ISBN 0387308571. (EN)
PETERS, Eric: Advanced DPA Theory and Practice: Towards the Security Limits of Secure Embedded Circuits. Springer Publishing Company, 2013, ISBN 1461467829. (EN)
RANKL, Wolfgang, Wolfgang EFFING a Kenneth COX. Smart card handbook. 4th ed. Chichester: John Wiley, 2010, xliv, 1043 s. : il. ISBN 978-0-470-74367-6. (EN)
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme DPC-IBE Doctoral 0 year of study, summer semester, compulsory