Building Secure Hardware is designed to be the definitive guide to the world of hardware cryptography, blending deep theoretical insights with practical applications. This book starts by laying a strong foundation in the basics of cryptography. It demystifies complex concepts, explaining how cryptographic techniques have evolved over time and why they are essential for protecting data. We will explore the differences between hardware and software cryptography and understand why hardware-based solutions often offer superior security.

The book also covers hash functions and digital signatures, critical tools for ensuring data integrity and authenticity. Security is not just about having the right tools but also about implementing them correctly. The book emphasizes the principles of secure hardware design, highlighting common vulnerabilities and providing strategies to make those design power-efficient which is suitable for promoting the ideas of Green Communication.

Finally, the book looks to the future, discussing emerging technologies and trends in hardware cryptography. Building Secure Hardware is more than just a technical manual; it’s a comprehensive resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice.

What You Will Learn:

• Learn key algorithms like AES, RSA, ECC, and hash functions used in encryption and data protection
• Explore practical implementations using HSMs, FPGAs, ASICs, and TPMs
• Design secure and energy-efficient hardware for modern, low-power IoT systems
• Discover real-world applications and future trends, including agentic AI and emerging cryptographic tools

Who This Book Is For:

Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur, or a professional in cryptography, computer science, electrical engineering, or information security, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering hardware cryptography, bridging theory with hands-on implementation to help you confidently build secure, efficient systems.

Keshav Kumar is pursuing his PhD in Hardware Security from Lingaya's Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be University), Faridabad, Haryana, India and is also working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. He has worked with Chandigarh University, Punjab, India (NIRF 29). He has completed his Master of Engineering in ECE with a specialization in Hardware Security from Chitkara University, Punjab, India. He has authored and co-authored 3 books with CRC (2 books are under publication), CRC Press Taylor & Francis, 1 book accepted with Apress and 1 book accepted with Nova Science, and over 45+ research papers in the field of Hardware Security, Green Communication, Low-power VLSI Design, Machine Learning techniques, and IoT.

Prof. (Dr) Chinnaiyan Ramasubramanian is the Pro-Vice Chancellor at Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, India, with over 24 years of teaching and 19 years of research experience. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in software reliability and machine learning for fetal health prediction.

He has authored 100+ research papers, holds patents from India and the UK, and has guided five Ph.D. scholars. His global academic collaborations span institutions in the UK, Singapore, Thailand, Ethiopia, Oman, and South Africa. As a keynote speaker and active conference contributor, he has presented his work internationally in AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Healthcare Security.

Dr. Bishwajeet Kumar Pandey is a Professor at the Department of Intelligent System and Cyber Security, Astana IT University Kazakhstan. He is a senior member of IEEE, USA since 2019. With interests in Green Computing, High-Performance Computing, Cyber-Physical Systems, Machine Learning, and Cyber Security, he has several Indian patents and serves on the board of directors for student-founded startups. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy. He completed a Masters from the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Gwalior, India. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked as a Research Consultant and Associate Visiting Professor. He has also held positions as an Assistant Professor at various universities e.g. Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India (QS World Rank 1200-1400), and Birla Institute of Applied Science Bhimtal India.