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What is the main security implication of the Rowhammer effect?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to mitigate hardware threats?
What challenge does the globalization of supply chains present regarding hardware security?
Why is the effect known as bit flipping a concern in modern SDRAM chips?
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What role do physical security measures play in hardware protection?
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Study Notes
Hardware Vulnerabilities
- Some hardware vulnerabilities require new components for complete mitigation.
- Firmware updates can fix other vulnerabilities.
- Patching can be a complex process and some flaws may impact devices for a long time.
- Rowhammer is a physical effect that happens inside SDRAM chips.
- When the same row of memory cells is read rapidly, it can cause electric charges to leak into adjacent rows.
- This can modify the values of cells in adjacent rows, a process known as bit flipping.
- Modern SDRAM chips, like DDR3 and DDR4, are more vulnerable due to increased cell density.
Mitigating Hardware Threats
- Organizations should implement hardware cybersecurity best practices.
- Regular firmware and software updates are crucial.
- Hardware integrity checks and monitoring for unusual behavior are essential.
- Physical security measures, like access control and surveillance, help protect against threats.
Hardware Threats in Supply Chains
- Globalization and increased reliance on global supply chains have created new hardware threats.
- These threats include counterfeit hardware, untested and unpatched hardware, insecure authentication protocols, and new hardware exploits at the kernel and BIOS level.
- The widespread use of hardware devices like IoT, mobiles, and computers through global supply chains, necessitates addressing hardware threats for national security.
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Description
Explore key hardware vulnerabilities and their impacts on modern systems. This quiz covers the significance of firmware updates, the Rowhammer effect, and best practices for mitigating hardware threats in organizations. Test your knowledge on how to safeguard against potential hardware vulnerabilities and enhance cybersecurity.
