M.T. Adithia, M.T.
Informatics Department, Parahyangan Catholic University Jl. Ciumbuleuit No. 94, Bandung, 40141

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THE CPA QUALIFICATION METHOD BASED ON THE GAUSSIAN CURVE FITTING Adithia, M.T.
Jurnal Informatika Vol 13, No 2 (2015): NOVEMBER 2015
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/informatika.13.2.56-62

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The Correlation Power Analysis (CPA) attack is an attack on cryptographic devices, especially smart cards. The results of the attack are correlation traces. Based on the correlation traces, an evaluation is done to observe whether significant peaks appear in the traces or not. The evaluation is done manually, by experts. If significant peaks appear then the smart card is not considered secure since it is assumed that the secret key is revealed. We develop a method that objectively detects peaks and decides which peak is significant. We conclude that using the Gaussian curve fitting method, the subjective qualification of the peak significance can be objectified. Thus, better decisions can be taken by security experts. We also conclude that the Gaussian curve fitting method is able to show the influence of peak sizes, especially the width and height, to a significance of a particular peak.