Table of contents

1. Overview
   1. Further reading
   2. Learn more about Flashkeeper

Overview

Flashkeeper is a device designed for installation inside a computer, connecting to the SPI flash chip where firmware is stored and making write protection control and reprogramming easy and secure.

A WP-only soldered adapter, to be soldered onto the flash chip from above and offering a write protection switch for SPI chips supporting WP (KiCAD)

Spring-loaded contacts (pogo pins) interfacing with a SOIC-8 flash chip from above, as in the solderless adapter (FreeCAD)

Further reading

• Flashkeeper - Original project scope - Presentation at QubesOS mini-summit 2024

Learn more about Flashkeeper

• Flashkeeper threat model - goes into more detail about what classes of threats Flashkeeper attempts to counter.
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Prior Art/State of the Art prior of project start