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Keysight Device Security Workshop 2026
The Future Runs Encrypted
The 19th edition brought together device security professionals across four global locations.
Explore the highlights from KDSW 2026 and stay informed as we prepare for the 20th edition in 2027.
Why join the Keysight Device Security Workshop
Embedded systems are becoming more complex, while attacks evolve just as rapidly. Fixing hardware weaknesses becomes more expensive at each development stage, and new regulations such as CRA, OCP SAFE, RED, EU CC, and PQC are putting additional requirements on vendors. At the same time, growing time‑to‑market pressure makes early and effective device security testing critical.
As device security becomes a priority across more industries and product teams, organizations need both practical technical knowledge and strategic clarity. The Keysight Device Security Workshop addresses these needs through a flexible two-day program: a hands-on Skills Lab followed by a Workshop Day featuring advanced technical insights and strategic expertise. The workshop equips global teams with the practical skills and forward-looking knowledge needed to develop secure, resilient, and market-ready products.
In 2026, the 19th edition welcomed participants in Amsterdam, Santa Clara, Arlington, and Tokyo. The series will return in 2027 for its 20th edition.
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Workshop Agenda
The 2026 workshop was structured around two complementary days, allowing participants to join the experience that best matched their role and level of expertise.
Two Days. Two Purposes. One Complete Experience.
The Keysight Device Security Workshop is built around a clear learning progression.
Day 1 focuses on building a solid foundation in device security testing, while Day 2 focuses on market‑driven, regulatory, and technology insights that support strategic decision‑making.
Day 1 | Skills Lab: An Intensive Learning Experience
The Skills Lab provides a hands-on introduction to Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI), with no prior experience required.
During KDSW 2026, participants worked step by step with Keysight experts, using the Inspector Software Suite and Keysight test equipment to perform real measurements and complete practical attack workflows.
Day 2 | Workshop: Cutting‑Edge Knowledge & Strategy
The Workshop Day focuses on advanced technical topics and the broader industry landscape, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC), certification and regulatory developments, the Caliptra project, pre-silicon security, emerging research, and the Keysight software and hardware roadmap.
Who the Experience Is Designed For
- Professionals building their foundations in SCA and FI
- Experienced security engineers seeking insight into the latest technical developments
- Lab managers building or expanding device security capabilities
- Researchers, certification teams, and technical leaders navigating emerging requirements
Learn by Doing
The Skills Lab is an intensive, hands-on technical training day designed to provide participants with a solid and practical understanding of SCA and FI.
It is ideal for professionals entering the field or strengthening their technical foundations. During KDSW 2026, participants worked directly with Keysight PXI-based testbenches and the Inspector Software Suite. Guided by Keysight engineers, they gained practical experience by running complete attack campaigns based on real-world examples.
Ideal for:
- Newcomers to SCA & FI
- Teams onboarding new engineers
- Organizations building or expanding their device security lab
- Engineers transitioning into hardware security roles
What Participants Learn:
- Fundamental concepts of Side‑Channel Analysis
- Leakage detection & evaluation
- Fault injection concepts and test bench setup
- Real‑world attack demonstrations
The Skills Lab provides the technical confidence and practical foundation needed to approach device security testing effectively.
Cutting‑Edge Knowledge & Strategy
The Workshop Day shifts the focus from hands-on techniques to industry intelligence and strategic planning.
Engineers, researchers, lab managers, and decision-makers gain visibility into the developments shaping embedded security today and in the years ahead, from regulatory frameworks and post-quantum cryptography to new hardware architectures and evolving attack surfaces.
Ideal for: CTOs, technical directors, university researchers, lab leads, security managers, certification teams, and Inspector users seeking to expand their capabilities.
What Participants Gain:
- Market & regulatory trends and PQC migration strategies
- Caliptra and pre-silicon security insights
- New Inspector features & hardware roadmap
- Research talks on AI, leakage modeling, and emerging techniques
The Workshop Day provides the strategic knowledge and industry awareness needed to future-proof an organization’s device security efforts.
Build the skills and strategy to stay ahead
The workshop meets participants at their current level, experience, and role.
- Participants gain hands-on experience with Side-Channel Analysis and Fault Injection, learning practical attack techniques from experienced practitioners using real devices, professional tools, and complete testing workflows.
- Lab managers gain clarity on regulatory expectations, benchmarking approaches, and how to build or scale device security testing capabilities effectively..
- Business and technical leaders learn how early security testing can reduce compliance risk, support shorter development cycles, and provide clearer guidance on what to build, how to build it securely, and why it matters..
Beyond the technical sessions, participants connect with industry peers and engage directly with Keysight Device Security experts who bring more than 20 years of experience in the field.
Participants leave with the practical skills, technical understanding, and strategic insight needed to strengthen and advance their organization’s device security strategy.
KDSW 2026 Around the World
Looking for KDSW 2026 Materials?
Selected presentations, technical resources, and workshop materials may be available upon request. Email the Keysight Device Security team at riscuresolutions@keysight.com using the subject line “KDSW 2026 Materials.”
20+ Years of Innovation in Embedded Security Testing
For more than two decades, the Keysight Device Security team has been at the forefront of Side‑Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI) research, tooling, and methodology. Our solutions are trusted worldwide by semiconductor manufacturers, research institutes, government agencies, and certification labs who rely on accurate, repeatable, and scalable device security testing.
We deliver a holistic ecosystem that brings together best‑in‑class hardware, software, and expert methodology:
- PXI‑based high‑performance testbenches designed specifically for device security evaluations
- Modular hardware supporting power, clock, EM, and laser attack capabilities for comprehensive SCA/FI coverage
- Inspector, our flagship software suite for SCA & FI analysis:
- 100+ ready‑to‑use modules
- Built in Java with Java & Python API support
- 95% module source code included for transparency and customization
- Advanced solutions for Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) evaluation and characterization
- Support for a wide range of embedded systems — smart cards, FPGAs, secure microcontrollers, SoCs, and emerging AI chips
- A proven methodology developed and refined over 20+ years of real‑world research and customer collaboration
- A global team of experts guiding customers from early silicon and prototyping to certification and market deployment
Keysight Device Security Workshop FAQs
Selected presentations, technical resources, and workshop materials from KDSW 2026 may be available upon request. Please contact the Keysight Device Security team at riscuresolutions@keysight.com and let us know which event or topics you are interested in.
The Keysight Device Security Workshop will return in 2027 for its 20th edition. Dates and locations will be announced at a later stage. Subscribe to the Keysight Device Security newsletter Bulletin to receive future workshop updates.
Subscribe to the Keysight Device Security newsletter Bulletin for announcements about upcoming locations, registration, technical resources, and other device security events.
Attendees need to be familiar with security standards, embedded systems, or hardware design will get the most out of the deeper technical and market discussions.
The workshop is on‑site only. To ensure meaningful, high‑quality learning, the sessions rely on hands‑on activities, lab equipment, and direct expert guidance, all of which require physical attendance.
Attendance is completely free.
Both the Skills Lab (Day 1) and Workshop (Day 2) are complimentary.
Simply select your preferred location and complete the registration form.
Yes.
If you already have experience with Side‑Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI), or if you are mainly interested in market trends, regulatory updates, and product insights, you may choose to attend only the Workshop day.
The Skills Lab is designed for beginners, teams onboarding new engineers, or professionals who want to build a solid foundation in SCA & FI.
Although beginner‑friendly, it is intensive and hands‑on, with real exercises using Inspector Software.
For the Workshop day: No equipment needed.
For the Skills Lab: Please bring your laptop, as you will use Inspector software to run real-world exercises.
The rest will be provided by Keysight.
KDSW 2026 is planned exclusively in these four global locations.
If your organization is interested in tailored on‑site training or dedicated sessions, we are happy to discuss custom options.
Absolutely.
Many academic groups attend each year to gain insights into the latest research, methodology, and evaluation tools used across the industry.
Whether you’re building your first device security lab or optimizing an established evaluation environment, Keysight delivers the technology, expertise, and support required to accelerate secure product development, with confidence and precision.
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