The scope of CHES is intentionally diverse, meaning we solicit submission of papers on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

Cryptographic implementations:

• Hardware architectures
• Cryptographic processors and co-processors
• True and pseudorandom number generators
• Physical unclonable functions (PUFs)
• Efficient software implementations

Attacks against implementations, and countermeasures:

• Side-channel attacks and countermeasures
• Micro-architectural side-channel attacks
• Fault attacks and countermeasures
• Hardware tampering and tamper-resistance
• White-box cryptography and code obfuscation
• Hardware and software reverse engineering

Tools and methodologies:

• Computer-aided cryptographic engineering
• High-assurance crypto
• Verification methods and tools for secure design
• Domain-specific languages for cryptographic systems
• Metrics for the security of embedded systems
• Secure programming techniques
• FPGA design security

Interactions between cryptographic theory and implementation issues:

• New and emerging cryptographic algorithms and protocols targeting embedded devices
• Special-purpose hardware for cryptanalysis
• Leakage resilient cryptography

Applications:

• Cryptography and security for the Internet of Things (RFID, sensor networks, smart devices, smart meters, etc.)
• Hardware IP protection and anti-counterfeiting
• Reconfigurable hardware for cryptography
• Smartcard processors, systems and applications
• Security for cyberphysical systems (home automation, medical implants, industrial--control systems, etc.)
• Automotive security
• Secure storage devices (memories, disks, etc.)
• Technologies and hardware for content protection
• Trusted computing platforms