Modern hardware security threats like Meltdown and Spectre have proven that trusting chip-level security by default is no longer an option. System-on-Chip (SoC) designs can contain hidden vulnerabilities that put sensitive data, intellectual property, and entire systems at risk.

Caspia Technologies’ CODAx is the industry’s first fully automated static linting solution built specifically for SoC security verification. By scanning RTL code for more than 120 known security vulnerabilities, CODAx helps engineers catch issues early – long before silicon production – saving both time and cost. Unlike traditional tools, CODAx not only detects weaknesses tied to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but also provides clear recommendations for fixes.

This whitepaper explores:

• Why hardware security must be validated in the pre-silicon design phase
• The challenges of existing verification methods and their scalability limits
• How CODAx integrates seamlessly into the design flow to deliver fast, cost-effective, and reliable security checks
• Real-world examples of hidden RTL vulnerabilities and how CODAx flags them

With continuous updates sourced from CWE, CVE, Trust-Hub, and Caspia’s advanced research, CODAx empowers teams to design SoCs that are secure by design – without requiring engineers to be security experts.