The annual Conference on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems (CHES2021)

The scope of CHES is intentionally diverse, meaning we solicit submission of papers on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

Cryptographic implementations:

• Hardware architectures
• Cryptographic processors and co-processors
• True and pseudorandom number generators
• Physical unclonable functions (PUFs)
• Efficient software implementations

Attacks against implementations, and countermeasures:

• Side-channel attacks and countermeasures
• Micro-architectural side-channel attacks
• Fault attacks and countermeasures
• Hardware tampering and tamper-resistance
• White-box cryptography and code obfuscation
• Hardware and software reverse engineering

Tools and methodologies:

• Computer-aided cryptographic engineering
• High-assurance crypto
• Verification methods and tools for secure design
• Domain-specific languages for cryptographic systems
• Metrics for the security of embedded systems
• Secure programming techniques
• FPGA design security

Interactions between cryptographic theory and implementation issues:

• New and emerging cryptographic algorithms and protocols targeting embedded devices
• Special-purpose hardware for cryptanalysis
• Leakage resilient cryptography

Applications:

• Cryptography and security for the Internet of Things (RFID, sensor networks, smart devices, smart meters, etc.)
• Hardware IP protection and anti-counterfeiting
• Reconfigurable hardware for cryptography
• Smartcard processors, systems and applications
• Security for cyberphysical systems (home automation, medical implants, industrial--control systems, etc.)
• Automotive security
• Secure storage devices (memories, disks, etc.)
• Technologies and hardware for content protection
• Trusted computing platforms