In the evolving cybersecurity landscape of semiconductor manufacturing, SEMI E187 plays a critical role in defining baseline security capabilities for fab equipment. While the specification outlines essential expectations for equipment-level cybersecurity, its implementation often leads to misinterpretations that result in non-compliance or excessive hardening with limited operational value.
This presentation focuses on the practical application of SEMI E187 requirements, addressing common misconceptions observed during implementation — such as ineffective vulnerability scanning, misaligned logging practices, and incomplete default account handling, which can introduce audit failures or operational burden.
Drawing from experience as a certification assessor and cybersecurity advisor, this session will highlight common misinterpretations of SEMI E187 clauses, and provide actionable guidance based on real-world integration cases.
Through practical examples and implementation insights, this session aims to help equipment vendors better align with SEMI E187 requirements and reduce associated cybersecurity risks.
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