Smart cards are used as ATM cards, credit cards, SIM cards, signature cards, pay TV cards and citizen cards. The security of these cards is of crucial importanc... » 

Smart cards are used as ATM cards, credit cards, SIM cards, signature cards, pay TV cards and citizen cards. The security of these cards is of crucial importance. This title provides an overview and comparison of power analysis attacks and countermeasures to protect this technology. It analyzes the pros and cons of different countermeasures. «