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Complexity Killed Security

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Explore the critical intersection of hardware complexity and cybersecurity in this 28-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the challenges posed by increasingly complex hardware systems and their vulnerability to software-based attacks. Examine why accessing crucial hardware documentation is often restricted to a select few within manufacturing companies. Investigate topics such as DRAM modules, side channels, address translation, and the impact of Moore's Law on security. Consider whether open-source solutions could mitigate these issues and analyze the intricate relationship between hardware and software complexity in modern computing. Gain insights from speaker Daniel Gruss on potential solutions to enhance security in an era of rapidly advancing technological complexity.

Syllabus

Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Complexity Killed Security
The Modern Internet
DRAM Modules
Side Channels
Address Translation
Would Open Solve
Security Properties
Complexity
Example
Moores Law
The Solution
Hardware Complexity
Software Complexity
The Sciences of the Artificial
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