Kickoff meeting for ExCom. Tentative Agenda: Introductions Financial reporting for 2024- Bob Process for approving sponsoring requests from members New Initiatives Others ( please send other agenda items.) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463516
Two Industry Professionals from Oncor are coming down to UTA to talk to IEEE-HKN Epsilon Mu about "What do engineers do at Oncor" and giving us the update on whats going on in the electrical grid. Agenda: - Introduction to our 2 guest - Tech Talk with Oncor - Last minute message Room: 108, Bldg: Nedderman Hall, 416 Yates St, Arlington, TX 76010, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76013
Abstract: As the complexity of modern computers, embedded devices, and satellites increases, so does the need for stronger cybersecurity. Government agencies are mandating cybersecurity measures for new space missions, raising concerns among technology providers. This paper discusses the growing necessity of incorporating Secure Boot to enhance satellite security. Secure Boot verifies the authenticity of an operating system or software before execution, starting with a root of trust that uses fixed keys and digital signatures for verification. While Secure Boot is commonly associated with the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) on consumer platforms, it is typically restricted to modern architectures. Space platforms often operate at their computational limits, and introducing Secure Boot could further reduce their processing capacity. However, implementing Secure Boot on a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) can prevent the processor from sharing the computational load, minimizing the impact on overall system performance. Furthermore, applying Secure Boot enhances security by making the configuration tamper-evident after initialization, preventing unauthorized modifications to the boot process. This immutability fortifies the system’s integrity and strengthens defenses against tampering or malicious attacks. Given these challenges, dedicating an FPGA core to Secure Boot provides an effective solution. As cybersecurity demands for satellites increase, accelerating Secure Boot via an FPGA core mitigates the performance impact while significantly bolstering security. This approach addresses the unique needs of space platforms and offers a robust response to the evolving challenges of satellite cybersecurity. Talk is restricted to US Citizens. Bldg: Building 51, 6620 Culebra, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238
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