Beyond the Code- Fortifying the Silicon Frontier: A guest lecture by Dr. Manohar

On March 30, 2026, the Delhi Global Institute of Management (DGIM) hosted an intellectually stimulating guest lecture in the AI Lab featuring Dr. Sheel Sindhu Manohar from the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence. The session, titled "Hardware-Aware Security Models," provided a comprehensive exploration of the hardware attack surface throughout the entire chip lifecycle. Dr. Manohar expertly guided the audience through the complexities of hardware Trojans, side-channel attacks, and the growing threat of IP piracy, emphasizing that true digital trust must begin at the architectural level.

The lecture sparked a vibrant dialogue on the emerging challenges of building secure, trusted computing systems in an increasingly interconnected world. By examining secure hardware design practices and the vulnerabilities inherent in physical silicon, students and faculty gained a deeper understanding of how to defend against sophisticated physical-layer threats. This event underscored DGIM’s dedication to bringing cutting-edge technical expertise to our campus, ensuring our community remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and computer architecture.