Security Analysis of XGBoost Ransomware Detector through Side-Channel Attacks and/or Power Hammering Attacks, CAEML Core Project 6A1

This research proposes to study both side-channel attacks and power-hammering attacks on FPGAs. In Phase 1, relevant datasets for different classification problems will be collected and an experimental setup will be developed for conducting experiments. In Phase 2, side-channel attacks will be used to steal model information from FPGAs, and power-hammering attacks will be used to disrupt them. Lastly, Phase 3 will employ innovations to defend against such attacks. The research conducted at NC State will investigate new techniques to protect FPGAs from these forms of malicious cyberattacks.

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Principle Investigators

Paul D. Franzon
Aydin Aysu

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The proposed research will be conducted over three phases. Phase 1: Collect relevant datasets for different classification problems and devise an experimental setup to conduct experiments. Phase 2: Attacking FPGA with side-channel attacks to steal the model information and/or derange the FPGA by power-hammering attacks. Phase 3: Innovate techniques to defend against such attacks.