Microelectronics Security Competition
Microelectronics and Cybersecurity Learning Opportunities for Our Community
We hosted Microelectronics Security Competition (TBD and at no cost), each exploring themes in engineering, technology, and microelectronics. These events took place at the University of Delaware’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featuring state-of-the-art facilities like the iSuite Maker Space and Cyber Range.
Microelectronics Security Competition (dates TBD)
Below are details about our 2025 Microelectronics Science Competition program for College and High School Students. Space was limited and seats filled quickly!
The hardware security competition focuses on side channels. The competition will have 2 tracks:
- (Track A) basic side-channel attacks to embedded devices using ChipWhisperer (5 teams of college students) and
- (Track B) basic side-channel attacks to cyberphysical systems (5 teams of high school students).
Each team consists of up to four participants and will receive a chipwhisperer nano or an arduino-based PCB developed by UD. The competition will last 5 weeks during Summer 2025 (one new challenge will be released each week for each track).
Chipwhisperer nano for side-channel analysis.
Arduino shield board for side-channels developed at UD.
Questions regarding our Spring and Summer Outreach programs? Contact us here at the Center for Cybersecurity, Assurance and Privacy. Email: cybersecurity-info@udel.edu