diff --git a/cpu/stm32/Kconfig b/cpu/stm32/Kconfig
index f8e6b0ab4e..2f0d6e403d 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/Kconfig
+++ b/cpu/stm32/Kconfig
@@ -39,6 +39,26 @@ orsource "kconfigs/*/Kconfig"
 orsource "kconfigs/*/Kconfig.lines"
 orsource "kconfigs/*/Kconfig.models"
 
+choice
+	prompt "ReaDout Protection level"
+	default RDP0
+	help
+	Set minimum running RDP level.
+	RDP0 is full debug permissions, RDP1 disables read from Flash but
+	otherwise leaves debug enabled, RDP2 disables JTAG completely. If
+	there is a mismatch between desired RDP level here and RDP level
+	set on the chip, early cpu init will hang.  This ensures production
+	devices with the wrong RDP level, by fault or malace intent, will
+	not run.  See cpu manual for further details on RDP.
+depends on (CPU_FAM_F1 || CPU_FAM_F2 || CPU_FAM_F3 || CPU_FAM_F4 || CPU_FAM_F5 || CPU_FAM_F6 || CPU_FAM_F7)
+config RDP0
+	bool "RDP0"
+config RDP1
+	bool "RDP1"
+config RDP2
+	bool "RDP2"
+endchoice
+
 if TEST_KCONFIG
 
 rsource "periph/Kconfig"
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/Makefile.include b/cpu/stm32/Makefile.include
index 151696a9bd..c346bd3897 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/Makefile.include
+++ b/cpu/stm32/Makefile.include
@@ -36,6 +36,16 @@ endif
 include $(RIOTCPU)/stm32/stm32_line.mk
 CPU_LINE ?= $(shell echo $(CPU_MODEL) | cut -c -9 | tr 'a-z-' 'A-Z_')xx
 
+ifeq ($(CONFIG_RDP0),y)
+  CFLAGS += -DCONFIG_STM32_RDP=0
+endif
+ifeq ($(CONFIG_RDP1),y)
+  CFLAGS += -DCONFIG_STM32_RDP=1
+endif
+ifeq ($(CONFIG_RDP2),y)
+  CFLAGS += -DCONFIG_STM32_RDP=2
+endif
+
 # Set CFLAGS
 CFLAGS += -D$(CPU_LINE) -DCPU_LINE_$(CPU_LINE)
 CFLAGS += -DSTM32_FLASHSIZE=$(FLASHSIZE)U
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/cpu_init.c b/cpu/stm32/cpu_init.c
index 3a6e19e862..1ffa72b35c 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/cpu_init.c
+++ b/cpu/stm32/cpu_init.c
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
 #include "periph/init.h"
 #include "periph/gpio.h"
 #include "board.h"
+#include "pm_layered.h"
 
 #if defined (CPU_FAM_STM32L4) || defined (CPU_FAM_STM32G4) || \
     defined(CPU_FAM_STM32L5)
@@ -152,6 +153,138 @@ static void _gpio_init_ain(void)
 }
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief get the value of a register in a glitch resistant fashion
+ *
+ * This very teniously avoids optimization, even optimized it's better than
+ * nothing but periodic review should establish that it doesn't get optimized.
+ */
+__attribute__((always_inline))
+static inline uint32_t _multi_read_reg32(volatile uint32_t *addr, bool *glitch)
+{
+    uint32_t value = *addr;
+// cppcheck-suppress duplicateExpression
+// cppcheck-suppress knownConditionTrueFalse
+    if (*addr != value || *addr != value) {
+        /* (reason: volatile pointer forces multiple reads for glitch resistance,
+         glitch may force different value) */
+        *glitch = true;
+    }
+
+    return value;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief    Check RDP level is what the designer intended.
+ *
+ * RDP stands for "ReaDout Protection."
+ *
+ * The STM32L4 readout protection feature offers three levels of protection
+ * for all SRAM2 and Flash memory as well as the backup registers:
+ *
+ *  - Level 0 (RDP0) means “no protection”. This is the factory default. Read,
+ *    Write and Erase operations are permitted in the SRAM2 and Flash memory
+ *    as well as the backup registers. Option bytes are changeable in Level 0.
+ *
+ *  - Level 1 (RDP1) ensures read protection of the chip’s memories which
+ *    includes the Flash memory and the backup registers as well as the SRAM2
+ *    content. Whenever a debugger access is detected or Boot mode is not set
+ *    to a Flash memory area, any access to the Flash memory, the backup
+ *    registers or to the SRAM2 generates a system hard fault which blocks all
+ *    code execution until the next power-on reset. Option bytes can still be
+ *    modified in Level 1.
+ *
+ *  - Level 2 (RDP2) provides the same protection features for the SRAM2,
+ *    Flash memory and Backup registers as described for Level 1. However,
+ *    there are three major differences. The JTAG/SWD debugger connection is
+ *    disabled (even at the ST factory, to ensure that there are no
+ *    backdoors), the Boot mode is forced to User Flash memory REGARDLESS of
+ *    what the boot 0/1 settings are, and Level 2 is permanent. Once set to
+ *    Level 2, there is no going back; RDP/WRP option bytes can no longer be
+ *    changed, as well as ALL the other option bytes.
+ *
+ * By way of background, changing the level of RDP protection is only
+ * permitted when the current protection level is ‘1’. Changing the protection
+ * level from '1' to '0' should automatically erase the entire user flash
+ * memory, SRAM2 and backup registers.
+ *
+ * The issue is that while Level 0 is 0xAA and Level 2 is 0xCC, Level 1 is any
+ * other number. So when OxCC is set and the chip is physically or
+ * electrically perturbed, flipping any bit will "fool" the CPU into thinking
+ * that it is in Level 1, allowing JTAG access and the changing of option
+ * bits.
+ *
+ * Think of this as a STM32-specific version of the Rowhammer attack.
+ *
+ * RDP may not be set correctly due to manufacturing error, glitch or
+ * intentional attack.  It's done thrice to reduce the probablility of a
+ * glitch attack succeeding amongst all of the multireads desgned to make it
+ * tougher.
+ *
+ * This would be best served with a random delay at the beginning of the
+ * function.  But a consistent strategy for all chips is tough.
+ *
+ * To set the RDP bytes, the J-Flash utility or the STM32 Unlock (from J-Link)
+ * utility, both provided by the manufacturer.
+ *
+ * You can also set the option bytes from code:
+ *
+ *  1. Unlock the option bytes by writing the correct keys to FLASH_OPTKEYR and
+ *     clearing OPTLOCK
+ *  2. Set the desired option values in FLASH_OPTCR
+ *  3. Set OPTSTRT in FLASH_OPTCR
+ *
+ * This is the generic procedure for all option bytes. However, setting the
+ * RDP level in this fashion will immediately lock the CPU and force a reboot
+ * (and in some cases a clearing of the flash memory).
+ */
+
+/* RDP only defined for particular families. Kconfig sets this as necessary */
+#if defined(STM32_OPTION_BYTES)
+
+#ifndef CONFIG_STM32_RDP
+#define CONFIG_STM32_RDP 0
+#endif
+
+static bool _rdp_ok(void)
+{
+    if (CONFIG_STM32_RDP == 0) {
+        return true;
+    }
+    bool glitch = false;
+    uint32_t read1 = _multi_read_reg32(STM32_OPTION_BYTES, &glitch);
+    uint32_t read2 = _multi_read_reg32(STM32_OPTION_BYTES, &glitch);
+    uint32_t read3 = _multi_read_reg32(STM32_OPTION_BYTES, &glitch);
+    if (glitch) {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    switch (CONFIG_STM32_RDP) {
+    case 1:
+        return GET_RDP(read1) == 0xAA ||
+               GET_RDP(read2) == 0xAA ||
+               GET_RDP(read3) == 0xAA;
+    case 2:
+        return GET_RDP(read1) != 0xCC ||
+               GET_RDP(read2) != 0xCC ||
+               GET_RDP(read3) != 0xCC;
+    default:
+        return false;
+    }
+}
+
+static void _rdp_check(void)
+{
+    if (!_rdp_ok()) {
+        /* halt execution */
+         while (1) {
+            pm_set(0);
+         }
+    }
+}
+
+#endif /* STM32_OPTION_BYTES */
+
 /**
  * @brief   Initialize HW debug pins for Sub-GHz Radio
  */
@@ -212,6 +345,7 @@ void cpu_init(void)
     defined(CPU_FAM_STM32F4) || defined(CPU_FAM_STM32F7) || \
     defined(CPU_FAM_STM32L1)
     _gpio_init_ain();
+    _rdp_check();
 #endif
 #if !defined(CPU_FAM_STM32MP1) || IS_USED(MODULE_STM32MP1_ENG_MODE)
     /* initialize the system clock as configured in the periph_conf.h */
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f0/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f0/periph_cpu.h
index 11d8f7b389..5b0e21a9e7 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f0/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f0/periph_cpu.h
@@ -41,6 +41,12 @@ extern "C" {
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FFFC400)
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFFF800)
+#define GET_RDP(x) (x & 0xFF)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override ADC resolution values
  * @{
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f1/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f1/periph_cpu.h
index 79c2ff8e58..e8e0654837 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f1/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f1/periph_cpu.h
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ extern "C" {
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FFFF000)
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFFF800)
+#define GET_RDP(x) (x & 0xFF)
+
 #endif /* ndef DOXYGEN */
 
 /**
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f2/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f2/periph_cpu.h
index 656704f662..5e82d3d254 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f2/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f2/periph_cpu.h
@@ -38,6 +38,12 @@ extern "C" {
  */
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FFF0000)
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFFC000)
+#define GET_RDP(x) ((x & 0xFF00) >> 8)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override the ADC resolution configuration
  * @{
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f3/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f3/periph_cpu.h
index 03d1ead1a8..69df093792 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f3/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f3/periph_cpu.h
@@ -49,6 +49,12 @@ extern "C" {
  */
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FFFD800)
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFFF800)
+#define GET_RDP(x) (x & 0xFF)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override ADC resolution values
  * @{
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f4/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f4/periph_cpu.h
index f6e58f12fe..9318082c13 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f4/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f4/periph_cpu.h
@@ -49,6 +49,12 @@ extern "C" {
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FFF0000)
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFFC000)
+#define GET_RDP(x) ((x & 0xFF00) >> 8)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override the ADC resolution configuration
  * @{
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f7/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f7/periph_cpu.h
index f6497b77e4..a7c1d5ddd2 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f7/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/f7/periph_cpu.h
@@ -32,6 +32,12 @@ extern "C" {
  */
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FF00000)
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES    ((uint32_t*) 0x1FFF0000)
+#define GET_RDP(x) ((x & 0xFF00) >> 8)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override the ADC resolution configuration
  * @{
diff --git a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/l1/periph_cpu.h b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/l1/periph_cpu.h
index b2b1734d31..b5155300fe 100644
--- a/cpu/stm32/include/periph/l1/periph_cpu.h
+++ b/cpu/stm32/include/periph/l1/periph_cpu.h
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ extern "C" {
  */
 #define STM32_BOOTLOADER_ADDR   (0x1FF00000)
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Readout Protection (RDP) option bytes
+ */
+#define STM32_OPTION_BYTES   ((uint32_t*) 0x1FF80000)
+#define GET_RDP(x) (x & 0xFF)
+
 /**
  * @brief   Override the ADC resolution configuration
  * @{