In an era where billions of bytes of data are generated daily and an estimated 40 billion connected devices are expected by 2030, the Semiconductor industry faces an escalating wave of cyber threats. Within the manufacturing sector, ransomware and data theft have emerged as critical risks, with 5 out of 10 Semiconductor Companies reporting major cyberattacks since 2021. This presentation underscores the urgent need for robust mitigation strategies to address these evolving risks, focusing on key practical approaches to enhance cybersecurity in semiconductor fabs: ranging from i) Supply Chain security practises (e.g., facility security and monitoring best practises), ii) Operating Systems security practises (e.g., implement anti-virus mechanisms and vulnerability scanning) iii) DevSecOps practises (e.g., establish baselines and threats modeling, promote quick and continual testing and iteration). These mitigation strategies allow semiconductor fabs to be protected, and most importantly ensure compliance with emerging regulation.
