Encrypted FPGA bitstreams cannot be tampered for bypassing a logic implemented within the design. 1. If encryption and authentication are used together, the threat of bitstream tampering can be...

Encrypted FPGA bitstreams cannot be tampered for bypassing a logic implemented within the design.

1. If encryption and authentication are used together, the threat of bitstream tampering can be completely mitigated.

2. The side-channel analysis is an invasive attack for stealing the decryption key.