Security research firm now certified to independently test SoCs and FPGAs to validate security of chips used in set-top boxes, game consoles, and mobile devices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DELFT, Netherlands – December 19, 2012 — Cryptography Research (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), today announced the accreditation of Riscure as an independent testing lab to conduct evaluations for the Differential Power Analysis (DPA) Countermeasure Validation Program. The program specifies procedures for rigorous independent testing of products to evaluate their resistance to DPA and related side channel attacks to help chip purchasers and downstream customers identify devices with the most effective security.
Cryptography Research accredited Riscure because of its expertise in testing complex devices for security against DPA and side channel attacks.
“Protection against DPA is increasingly critical for a broad spectrum of SoCs and devices,” said Pascal van Gimst, director sales and business development of Riscure. “We’re pleased to be a part of CRI’s DPA Countermeasure Validation Program, which is crucial in helping our customers understand and ensure security at both the hardware and software layers of set-top boxes, game consoles, mobile phones, tablets and other devices.”
Riscure, with offices located in San Francisco and the Netherlands, joins Brightsight BV in the Netherlands, Thales CEACI in France, and T-Systems in Germany, as the fourth security evaluation facility accredited to conduct testing under the DPA Countermeasure Validation Program. Products that pass the rigorous testing conducted by accredited labs become eligible to carry the “DPA Lock” certification symbol.
“CRI is pleased to announce Riscure as an accredited laboratory under the DPA Countermeasure Validation Program,” said Pankaj Rohatgi, technical director, Hardware Security Solutions of CRI. “This accreditation reflects Riscure’s extensive expertise in security testing, including side-channel analysis of smart card ICs, pay television SoCs, FPGAs, and other devices.”
Differential power analysis attacks extract secret keys by analyzing measurements in the power consumption of a target device. Cryptography Research licenses DPA countermeasure technologies to a broad spectrum of chip and product vendors, included in over 6 billion devices a year. The DPA Countermeasure Validation Program specifies a suite of tests to verify the effectiveness of a device’s countermeasures against power analysis attacks.
To learn more about Cryptography Research of the DPA Countermeasures Validation Program, visit www.cryptography.com.
About Riscure
Riscure is a globally recognized and independent security test laboratory. Riscure is specialized in evaluating and testing the security of smart cards and embedded devices that are designed to operate securely in any environment and under all circumstances. Riscure offers these services in different markets such as payment, conditional access, telecom and automotive. Besides that, Riscure develops and maintains security test tools. Inspector, Riscure’s side channel analysis and fault injection test tool is used by manufacturers and research labs to evaluate the resistance of chips against high attack potential. Additional information is available at www.riscure.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over six billion security products are made each year under license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually. Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.