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Introduction
Integrated circuits (IC) are key parts of any electronics system, controlling the main functions of the system or storing critical information (e.g. IPs, encryption key, personal data).
In this course, you will first learn about the basics of an integrated circuit (IC) layout and how data are stored in an IC chip. You will then learn of various IC hardware security analysis approaches, covering non-invasive/semi-invasive/invasive techniques in sample preparation, imaging, content extraction and data analysis. Lastly, there will be lab sessions for you to apply some of these techniques.
The Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification is done in collaboration the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to train and upskill
professionals in the industry as well as for professionals who are keen to join this exciting industry
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification
By the end of this course, learner would:
- Have a basic understanding and some hands-on experience on hardware security analysis via chip analysis (PCB & IC)
- Be able to design experiments or devise plans to tackle hardware security problems in ICs
- Introduction to Integrated circuits and Hardware Assurance through IC analysis
- Non-destructive imaging and inspection techniques
- Semi-destructive sample preparation techniques
- Destructive sample preparation deprocessing techniques
- Imaging techniques
- IC circuitry editing through focused ion beam
- Circuit analysis and content extraction through various techniques
- IC design flow from specification to tape-out
- AI-based image analysis methods and deep learning models
- Graph Theory and Graph Neural Network
- Case study on layout to schematic and standard cell recognition
- Case study on segmentation / detection using CNN for circuit interconnect extraction
- Case study on netlist generation and netlist analysis for hardware security
- Activity & Assessment
a. Lab 1: Non-destructive imaging
b. Lab 2: Imaging & IC analysis
c. Lab 3: Optical probing
d. Quiz & Test
Suitable for practicing cybersecurity professionals or fresh engineering graduates interested in a career of cybersecurity, specifically in the domain of hardware security evaluation, assurance and certification.
Specifically for learners who would like to know hardware assurance through PCB/IC analysis, be trained in hardware assurance or considering a future career advancement in related domain.
Such knowledge can be applicable in jobs related to hardware design, roles in certification or evaluation labs, forensic investigator, vulnerability assessment analyst etc.
Standard Course Fee: S$4,360
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,000 | S$1308.00 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$508.00 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Hardware Security Evaluation and Certification.
- SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved.
