Understanding the SEMI E187 and SEMI E188 Relationships for Protecting Semiconductor Foundries

The SEMI organization released two forward-looking cybersecurity standards in 2022: SEMI E187 and SEMI E188. Both pioneered modernization guidelines for an organization interested in securing semiconductor foundry operations, and we can soon expect to see them implemented across the semiconductor supply chain. This article explores their relationship of coherence and relevance from our research perspectives.

• Analyze the applicability of the SEMI cybersecurity standard series from the perspective of asset lifecycle protection
• Describe the relationship between SEMI E187 and SEMI E188
• Clarify how organizations can effectively use these two standards to protect semiconductor manufacturing floors

If you would like to delve deeper into SEMI cybersecurity standards, we recommend other further reading:

• SEMI E187 Compliance Reference Guide – The Asset Security Life Cycle
• Understanding SEMI E188 Compliance for Semiconductor Industry: An Asset Life Cycle Protection Perspective