CAD for Assurance, an initiative supported by IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA), is aimed at addressing the growing need for reliable and secure tools and methodologies in hardware design fields.
The CAD for Assurance website is an academic dissemination effort by researchers in the field of hardware security. The goal is to assemble information on all CAD (Computer-Aided Design) for trust and assurance activities in academia and industry in one place and share them with the broader community of researchers and practitioners in a timely manner, with an easy-to-search and easy-to-access interface. The team hopes to increase visibility of the outstanding research and development activities that are under way in the field of CAD for assurance of electronic systems, the technologies that are coming out of these efforts, and facilitate their transition to practice.
Central to this effort is a series of webinars that showcase virtual demonstrations of academic tools in the field and also bring together experts and researchers from academia, industry, and government to discuss, share insights, and propose solutions for enhancing the trustworthiness of hardware and technologies. The most recent webinar, held in February 2025, focused on the hardware-based security solutions for cloud and virtualization environments.
As security of hardware systems become increasingly vital in areas like aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure, these webinars serve as a vital platform for the exchange of knowledge and presenting the latest advancements in assurance and trust. By fostering secure and dependable design processes, the initiative underscores the critical importance of hardware security and assurance in all sectors.
Dr. Swarup Bhunia, Chair of CAD for Assurance, emphasizes the critical nature of this mission: “In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring the security and reliability of hardware systems is paramount. The webinars provide an essential platform for collaboration and innovation, where we can virtually demo academic tools for broad audiences.”
Through this collaborative environment, CAD for Assurance aims to advance the field of hardware security, ensuring that new developments are robust and secure, thus bolstering the integrity of electronic systems worldwide.
