Today's military electronic systems have undergone a rapid evolution, and as a result, these systems and the data stored and transferred within are increasingly vulnerable to harmful manipulation caused by both unintentional and malicious actions. While systems designers are becoming more security-conscious and security requirements are increasingly being included in the design and development process, there are many challenges to address when attempting to secure electronics systems.

Post-fab validation IP instruments are protecting military SoCs from dangerous "Trojan-horse" logic.