1、Securing a Silicon Pathway:Addressing supply chain risks in strategic field-programmable gate array chipsAndrew Kidd,Celine Lee,and Bruce SchneierThe Cyber Statecraft Initiative works at the nexus of geopolitics,technology,and security to craft strategies to help shape the conduct of statecraft and
2、to better inform and secure users.This work extends through the compe-tition of state and non-state actors,the secu-rity of the internet and computing systems,the safety of operational technology and physical systems,and the communities of cyberspace.The Initiative convenes a diverse network of pass
3、ionate and knowledgeable contributors,bridging the gap among technical,policy,and user communities.AuthorsAndrew KiddCeline LeeBruce SchneierCover:Adapted from graphic from F 2025 The Atlantic Council of the United States.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitt
4、ed in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the Atlantic Council,except in the case of brief quotations in news articles,critical articles,or reviews.Please direct inquiries to:Atlantic Council 1400 L Street NW,11th Floor Washington,DC 200052025Table of contents1.Executive summ
5、ary.22.Introduction .32.1 Problem statment .32.2 Policy significance.42.3 Supply chain risk framework.53.Field-programmable gate arrays(FPGAs).63.1 FPGA overview.63.2 FPGA applications.84.FPGA risk analysis.114.1 Cost.114.2 Availability.134.3 Security.145.Overall assessment.176.Policy recommendation
6、s.187.Conclusion.22About the authors.23Atlantic Council Board of Directors.24SECURING A SILICON PATHWAY#ACcyber2ATLANTIC COUNCIL1.Executive summaryField-programmable gate arrays(FPGAs)are specialized computer chips critical to the US economy and national security.FPGAs are vital components in Americ