Microelectronics Security Competition

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Microelectronics Security Competition

Microelectronics and Cybersecurity Learning Opportunities for Our Community

We will host Microelectronics Security Competition (TBD and at no cost), each exploring themes in engineering, technology, and microelectronics. These events will take 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 is limited, so apply today!

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-channels used in ESC 2021 (organized by UD faculty and students).

Arduino shield board for side-channels developed at UD for ESC 2023.

Questions regarding our Spring and Summer Outreach programs? Contact us here at the Center for Cybersecurity, Assurance and Privacy. Email: cybersecurity-info@udel.edu

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Microelectronics Security Competition Application

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Microelectronics Security Competition

The hardware security competition focuses on side channels. The competition will have 2 tracks:

(a) basic side-channel attacks to embedded devices using ChipWhisperer (5 teams of college students) and
(b) basic side-channel attacks to cyberphysical systems (5 teams of high school students).

Please select which track you are applying for below (A or B)

Microelectronics Security Competition

(Track A) (5 teams of College Students) basic side-channel attacks to embedded devices using ChipWhisperer

(Track B) (5 teams of High School Students) basic side-channel attacks to cyberphysical systems

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