Abstract: Much attention has been given to IT cyber-attacks, particularly given the rash of recent events. However, there are weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the hardware world as well, starting with electronic components’ design through manufacturing, and out to the supply chain; including system integration, operability with software, and end mission, that deserve our awareness and attention. This discussion will provide examples of the very real threats from hardware vulnerabilities present in the design or inserted at some point in the product life cycle. Also, a brief overview of the related standards in work from SAE G-32 and a recent report on Zero Trust for Hardware Assurance will be included.

Bio: Joel Heebink is currently working with a semiconductor fab, helping to plan and implement quantified assurance and helping lead efforts in SAE G-32 to publish standards for this same subject. He has spent his career working various aspects of component risk including failure analysis, component engineering, and project management. He led efforts for Honeywell Aerospace’s world-wide locations in deployment of ECMP (Electronic Component Management Plan), lead-free control plan, and counterfeit prevention plan; along with participation in the industry standards committees responsible for the requirements in these areas. These efforts included program management, training and coaching the organization, writing of the plans, and playing a key role in the standards for these plans. His early career experience in failure analysis, supply chain management, and component engineering prepared him for these roles. Joel has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

Bio: Daniel DiMase is the President & CEO of Aerocyonics, Inc. and a Research Scientist at the University of Connecticut. Mr. DiMase has over 30 years of experience as an expert and recognized industry leader in Supply Chain Risk Management, Logistics, Counterfeit Parts Avoidance & Detection, Cyber Physical Systems Security, and Hardware Assurance. Mr. DiMase has received the Arch T. Colwell Cooperative Engineering Medal from SAE International, the Dr. Desmond G. Newman Award for Supply Chain Excellence from the National Defense Industrial Association Manufacturing Division, and the DMSMS Achievement Special Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Defense in recognition of superior leadership and contributions in counterfeit prevention. Mr. DiMase has an Executive MBA from Northeastern University. He has a Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate from Bryant University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Rhode Island.