Grand Idea Studio

Security

Hardware is the New Software

Sunday, Oct 11th, 2009

Society thrives on an ever increasing use of technology. Electronics are embedded into nearly everything we touch. Hardware products are being relied on for security-related applications and are inherently trusted, … [ continue ]

Smart Parking Meters

Thursday, Jul 30th, 2009

Throughout the United States, cities are deploying “smart” electronic fare collection infrastructures. In 2003, San Francisco launched a $35 million pilot program to replace approximately 23,000 mechanical parking meters with … [ continue ]

Hardware Hacking Training Courses

Wednesday, Oct 31st, 2007

Grand Idea Studio’s training courses, taught exclusively by Joe Grand, focus on hands-on learning and aim to provide a fun, educational experience. All courses can be tailored for a specific … [ continue ]

RFID Security

Tuesday, Sep 26th, 2006

This presentation details RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and its overarching security vulnerabilities. It begins with an overview of RFID architecture, standards, and common uses and implementations. The rest of … [ continue ]

Exploring Security Problems in Hardware Devices

Thursday, Mar 31st, 2005

Most users treat a hardware solution as an inherently trusted black box. “If it’s hardware, it must be secure,” they say. This presentation explores a number of classic, historical security … [ continue ]

Press

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Double Stuffed w/ Joe Grand

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Old hacks never die, ...

USA Today

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CNET News

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