"The main idea is to show students that semiconductor design and hardware security are not abstract disciplines, but technologies with a concrete impact in real products and systems," said Ing. Luboš Harašta, head of the Blockchain Lab at CZM, on behalf of the organizers. "The event aims to inspire students through practical examples, real-world use cases, and an explanation of why such a chip is created in the first place and where it is applied," he added.
The practical focus will be evident right from the opening session, in which experts from Trezor will describe the types of threats currently addressed by hardware wallets, why it is essential to strongly protect keys and device integrity, and why security cannot be ensured by software measures alone. Attendees will also learn what sufficiently secure hardware should look like.
Experts from Tropic Square will then explain the concept of a so-called secure element—specialized, highly secure microchips. They will present their use in the aforementioned hardware wallets, as well as in cameras using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, smart grids, and embedded systems that require key protection, secure firmware updates, and other essential security features. They will demonstrate how security chips work and how crucial their role is through concrete examples.
All of the above-mentioned security measures in practice will also be presented in detail by experts from Tropic Square, Trezor, and CZM. Most importantly, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the presented devices, try them out, and ask any questions they may have about these fields.
An important part of the event will also be networking, during which students will learn how to pursue a career in the research and development of these systems and gain valuable contacts. Register as soon as possible—the capacity is limited!
Photo credit: CZM
