Keysight Device Security Workshop 2026: Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 19th edition of the industry's leading device security event
As chips become faster, smaller, and smarter, the embedded security landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Fixing hardware security weaknesses becomes far more expensive the later they’re found in the development cycle. Next to this, emerging regulations, such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), RED (Radio Equipment Directive), EUCC (European Union Cybersecurity Certification), and new PQC (Post‑Quantum Cryptography) requirements are raising security expectations for vendors. All while time‑to‑market pressure is only increasing, making early and effective device security testing essential to keep product timelines on track.
As device security becomes a concern for a broader range of industries and product teams, organizations need both deep technical understanding and clear strategic insight. Keysight Device Security Workshop (KDSW) brings the device security community together every year to exchange practical testing approaches, share lessons learned, and explore what’s next in securing modern embedded systems.
The workshop is designed as a two‑day experience, combining a hands‑on Skills Lab Day with a Workshop Day focused on cutting‑edge technologies, regulations, and industry direction. Whether you are building your first evaluation lab or optimizing a mature testing environment, KDSW equips you with the skills, tools, and perspective needed to make confident device security decisions.
A Two-Day Journey: From Hands-On Skills to Strategic Vision
KDSW 2026 is designed as a two‑day experience with two distinct purposes, allowing participants to choose the level of depth that best fits their role and experience.
- Skills Lab Day (Day 1) focuses on practical, hands‑on skills for device security testing
- Workshop Day (Day 2) focuses on industry trends, regulations, and strategic planning
Attendance is flexible: join for both days, or select Day 1 or Day 2 only, depending on your background and objectives.
Day 1: Skills Lab — An Intensive Learning Experience
The Skills Lab is a hands‑on training day focused on building a practical foundation in Side‑Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI).
Guided by Keysight experts, participants work directly with Inspector software, testbenches, and real devices to perform complete, end‑to‑end attack workflows. This day is designed to build technical confidence through guided exercises and real‑world examples.
Ideal for professionals who are:
- New to Side Channel Analysis and Fault Injection
- Onboarding into a device security or evaluation lab
- Transitioning into hardware security roles
Day 2: Workshop — Cutting‑Edge Knowledge & Strategy
Day 2 shifts the focus from hands‑on execution to industry context, emerging technologies, and strategic planning.
This Workshop day is designed for engineers, researchers, lab managers, and decision‑makers who need visibility into how embedded security is evolving — and how those changes affect roadmaps, compliance, and long‑term security strategy.
Day 2 provides:
- Insight into regulatory and certification trends
- Perspective on Post‑Quantum Cryptography and future architectures
- Visibility into emerging research and attack surfaces
- Updates on the Keysight Inspector and hardware roadmap
Who Should Attend?
KDSW 2026 is relevant for security teams and leaders at different experience levels, from engineers learning Side Channel Analysis & Fault Injection for the first time to decision-makers shaping long-term security strategy.
This workshop is ideal if you are:
- Building or upgrading a device security lab
- Preparing for upcoming regulatory changes
- Supporting product development or certification processes
- Evaluating new methodologies or tools
- Seeking to understand how embedded security is evolving
Four Global Locations, One Complete Experience
KDSW 2026 will be held in four strategic locations worldwide, and attendance is completely free of charge for both days. You may register for both days and choose to attend only the Workshop Day if you already have SCA/FI experience.
Join Us in 2026:
- Wednesday, April 22 – Skills Lab
- Thursday, April 23 – Workshop
- Tuesday, May 5 – Skills Lab
- Wednesday, May 6 – Workshop
3. East Coast, US (location coming soon)
- Tuesday, May 19 – Skills Lab
- Wednesday, May 20 – Workshop
4. Asia-Pacific (location coming soon)
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