Julien Roche
Technical Lead, Secure Integrated Solutions
Expert in secure integrated circuit design with over 21 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Specialist in RF design, analog security protection, and contactless communication technologies for IoT and smart card applications.

Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge in critical security domains
Analog Security Protection
Design of advanced security monitoring circuits for EAL5+ certified products including voltage glitch detection, frequency monitoring, and temperature sensors.
Secure Elements
Development of TRNG circuits, secure power regulation systems, and implementation of countermeasures against side-channel attacks for IoT and smart card applications.
RF Communication
Design of RF transceivers compliant with ISO14443 and ISO15693 standards for contactless applications, with Visa and MasterCard certifications.
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A Side-Channel Attack on a Masked Hardware Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber
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