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No. 1040Problem statementSecurity and governance

Develop a functional solution that demonstrates the hardware enabled root of trust.

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Demonstrate offline, hardware-rooted PKI encryption on both Android and iOS for UIDAI face-authentication data, avoiding a backend encryption call. Generate a device-linked key pair, keep the private key nonextractable in hardware and perform encryption there. Support expiry/revocation and the source's RSA PKCS or OAEP options. This is an in-device security prototype, with hardware compatibility and lifecycle behaviour requiring demonstration.

No. 257Problem statementSecurity and governance

Secure Boot and Encrypted Storage with RISC-V Core

Develop RISC-V-based secure boot and encrypted storage for connected devices, including IoT and automotive systems. The ask covers checking firmware before execution and protecting stored firmware and video data against unauthorised access or modification. It describes hardware-enforced protection as an objective rather than a security guarantee.

No. 515Problem statementSecurity and governance

Mitigating risks of unauthorized USB devices: a custom PC solution

The Indian Air Force reports repeated use of unauthorised USB devices on both AFNET and civil-internet computers despite software controls. It proposes customised PCs and approved peripherals whose USB interfaces are physically converted to specified adapter types, adding a physical barrier intended to reduce accidental or malicious insertion.

No. 520Problem statementSecurity and governance

Linux desktop in Windows environment

Mazagon Dock has Windows-based security controls but has been advised to use Linux desktops on internet-facing defence machines. The challenge asks for a hardware or software mechanism that gives Linux desktops equivalent central control, including directory authentication, antivirus, network access control, group policy, certificate-token use, approved removable media, printing and encryption.