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Hardware-Based Security Applications of Physically Unclonable Functions

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The applications of physically unclonable functions are versatile ranging from secure cryptographic key storage to advance security protocols such as oblivious transfer schemes. This chapter aims to:

  1. (1)

    Explain how PUF technology can be used to securely generate and store cryptographic keys.

  2. (2)

    Discuss the principles of PUF-based entity authentication schemes.

  3. (3)

    Explain how PUF technology can be employed to construct hardware-assisted security protocols.

  4. (4)

    Outline the principles of PUF-based secure sensors design.

  5. (5)

    Explain how PUFs can be used to develop anti-counterfeit solutions and anti-tamper integrated circuits.

It hoped that this chapter will give the reader an in-depth understanding of the existing PUF applications, their design requirements and outstanding challenges.

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Halak, B. (2018). Hardware-Based Security Applications of Physically Unclonable Functions. In: Physically Unclonable Functions . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76804-5_6

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