Incorporating end-to-end security into the semiconductor chip lifecycle
Amida Technology Solutions, Inc. (Amida), a software services company that solves the most complex challenges in data interoperability, data exchange, data governance, and data security, announced its new Microelectronics Security business unit. The new division, led by Margaret Schmidt, will leverage the company's expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Its aim is to provide a complete suite of security solutions spanning the entire semiconductor lifecycle, from early stages to full system deployment, ensuring unparalleled protection at every stage of development.
“Hardware has a wide attack surface and is increasingly susceptible to malicious integration and in-field attacks. Unlike software, hardware cannot be easily patched, so It is important to mitigate these before they occur and isolate them when they do occur.”
Essential microelectronics security faces increasing threats, highlighting an ongoing arms race between attackers targeting infrastructure vulnerabilities and defenders protecting these critical systems. . In response to the urgent need for security measures to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in semiconductors prior to manufacturing, Amida has developed Achilles, a breakthrough microelectronics security solution. Achilles identifies where problems can occur, what they cause, and how to monitor and isolate them. Achilles analysis uses advanced graph transformation techniques early in the design stage to uncover hidden vulnerabilities that can be avoided using traditional detection methods. Achilles' new topological representation further reveals the attack surface and suggests where and how to harden devices against cyber threats.
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“Our commitment to innovation and security is at the forefront of this strategic expansion,” said Peter L. Levin, Amida co-founder and CEO. “The creation of the Microelectronics Security Business Unit underscores our dedication to advancing cybersecurity efforts to keep pace with the rapid advancement and increasing complexity of digital threats. We are excited to launch a new business unit completely dedicated to the development and commercialization of cybersecurity technology,” said Levin. “By investing in a business unit dedicated to this technology, we will accelerate innovation, expand our offering and bring this critical security capability to more critical sectors such as defence, aerospace, healthcare and energy.” We can get it into the hands of our customers.”
Sponsored by a Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, Amida leverages patented innovations and a dedicated research and development team to develop products that are critical to both national security and safety-critical systems. We developed Achilles to enhance the security of microelectronic components. In March 2023, Amida and industry and government leaders co-signed an open letter to his CHIPS Implementation Steering Committee at the White House, calling for a focus on device security, especially in defense applications.
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“There is growing momentum for standards and regulations around hardware assurance and security in critical infrastructure,” said Schmidt, newly appointed general manager of microelectronics security. “Chip security begins with design. Achilles identifies vulnerabilities by mimicking the techniques and processes that malicious actors use to manipulate devices. “We can determine if an attack is likely to occur, how it manifests, how it affects device operation, and what can be done to prevent it.”
Amida's disclosure of Achilles comes at a critical juncture marked by a growing demand and need for such capabilities, particularly within the Department of Defense. Amida holds five patents on this breakthrough technology, allowing Achilles to meet the growing need for robust microelectronic solutions and protect critical systems from current and emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We are prepared to protect you. “In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, microelectronic security is the last line of cyber defense,” said Joe Costello, Cadence co-founder and Amida board member. “Hardware has a wide attack surface and is increasingly susceptible to malicious integration and in-field attacks. Unlike software, hardware cannot be easily patched, so It is important to mitigate these before they occur and to isolate them when they occur.”
Achilles protects devices from both (hidden) vulnerabilities and future exploits, ultimately providing continuous monitoring throughout the device lifecycle. Achilles integrates seamlessly into both semiconductor device development flows and board-level programmable device design flows, and is compatible with all major EDA design toolchains.
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