SAFE-SU: A Modular Performance Monitor Unit for Secure Hardware Acceleration

August 13, 2025

The SMARTY Project has developed SafeSU, a Performance Monitor Unit (PMU) designed to enhance observability and controllability in secure hardware accelerators. SafeSU is AMBA AHB/AXI-compliant and integrates with multicore systems to monitor and manage contention, latency, and resource usage in real time. Core Functionality SafeSU consists of three key components: Interfaces & Programmability Key Features Applications SafeSU is particularly valuable in secure SoC designs, where real-time monitoring of multicore interference

How SMARTY Is Reinventing Secure Elements for the Quantum Era

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July 24, 2025
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As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems face growing risks. In response, the SMARTY Project is developing a Quantum-Resistant Secure Element (QR-SE)—engineered to protect data and communication systems from quantum-enabled attacks. This next-generation SE targets applications where long-term data security is critical, including autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and public sector systems. Core Technical Focus Areas: Current Achievements: What’s Next? SMARTY’s QR-SE reduces PQC key sizes by over 50% without compromising cryptographic