BACKGROUND

Computer hardware can be susceptible to various types of security attacks. Security of hardware can be infiltrated during manufacturing and before the hardware is delivered to an end customer. These security attacks can compromise sensitive information that is passed through or processed by the hardware.

For example, when hardware is manufactured, some manufacturing facilities may change the specifications or add additional hardware components that are outside of the specifications. The compromised hardware may then be installed at the customer site and used to collect sensitive or confidential information.

