Secure Embedded Systems

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Abstract:

Developers seek to seamlessly integrate cybersecurity on military systems. However, when implementing security features in an embedded system, which has a dedicated function, developers must add security components that often compromise system functionality. To avoid this compromise, system developers desire a well-defined, systematic code sign approach for embedded system functionality and cybersecurity. Lincoln Laboratorys secure embedded system methodology uses a security coprocessor to cryptographically ensure system confidentiality and integrity while maintaining functionality.

Author(s):
Vai, Michael ; Khazan, Roger I. ; Utin, Daniil M. ; O'melia, Sean R. ; Whelihan, David J. ; Nahill, Benjamin R.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LEXINGTON United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
MIT LL Journal , 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001,
Pagination:
0019

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8721-05-C-0002
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
cryptography, central processing units, computer programming, embedded systems, computer security, application software, encryption
Field(s)/Group(s):
Cybernetics, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
boot process, unauthorized access, lockma(Lincoln Open Cryptographic Key Management Architecture), cots(commercial off the shelf), swap(size weight and power), conops(concept of operations), osa(Open Systems Architecture Security)
Report Date:
2016 Feb 26
Creation Date:
2018 Jan 08