Systems and methods for protecting electronic and other sensitive devices
in the event of security breaches such as physical intrusion or access,
tampering, and attempts at reverse engineering. One aspect of the present
invention provides security systems and methods that utilize an active
security measure that can identify a security breach and respond with a
protective action. Protective actions may include erasure or randomizing
of data or software, activation of an alarm or signal (such as at a
remote location), or destruction of any portion of a protected device or
circuit or the like.