SEMI E191 – Specification for Computing Device Cybersecurity Status Reporting
Published October 2024
- Defines what cybersecurity status information the equipment supplier reports for each computing device they provide that connects to the factory network.
- First revision outlines basic operating system details to report, including the computing device identifier, OS manufacturer, OS name, OS version, and OS build number, if applicable.
- The first published E191 subordinate standard is SEMI E191.1 - Specification for SECS-II Protocol for Computing Device Cybersecurity Status Reporting.
SEMI E187 – Specification for Cybersecurity of Fab Equipment
Published January 2022
- Defines overarching and fundamental cybersecurity requirements as a baseline to secure semiconductor fab equipment by design and support security protection in operation and maintenance.
- Provides fundamental requirements in the following aspects:
- Operating system (OS) support | Network security | Endpoint protection | Security monitoring
SEMI E188 – Specification for Malware Free Equipment Integration
Published February 2022
- Provides a framework for how to mitigate the propagation of malware to manufacturing facilities during capital equipment delivery and support activities.
- Defines protection systems and processes that ensure the integrity of manufacturing equipment, specifically defining the requirements for:
- Controlling access to manufacturing equipment via networks, removable media, etc.
- Manufacturing equipment installation
- Manufacturing equipment upgrade and support tasks
- Manufacturing equipment restoration, such as hard disk drives (HDD) or computer component replacement
About SEMI Standards
SEMI Standards are voluntary technical agreements for the semiconductor, flat panel display, micro-electromechanical systems, photovoltaic, and high-brightness LED industries.
The SEMI International Standards Program is a key service offered by SEMI for the benefit of the worldwide electronics design and manufacturing industries. The program, started over 50 years ago in North America, was expanded in 1985 to include programs in Europe and Japan, and now also has technical committees in China, Korea and Taiwan.
What are the Benefits of Standards
Standards help the industry meet the challenges of increasing productivity, encouraging innovation, global expansion and training new workers. The program operates as a neutral forum for exchanging information between suppliers and users, which results in the production of timely and technically accurate specifications and guidelines. Companies utilizing standards can decrease manufacturing costs, increase reliability and productivity, and access global markets. Standards transcend international boundaries.
More importantly, SEMI Standards development conducted on an international basis spurs the dialogue that results in joint ventures, technology licenses, and sales. Standards are not just developed by and for engineers; their use is also a management tool, often a business strategy, and consequently should be accompanied by high level support for standards-setting activities.
- reducing product development cost and cycle time
- increasing reliability
- allowing focus on unique value-added features
- enhancing market penetration/ensuring product acceptance
- remaining at the forefront of technological advancements
- smoothing technology migration
- reducing factory integration costs and production ramp time
- lowering manufacturing costs
- minimizing maintenance costs
- clarifying expectations for suppliers
- enabling incremental change at proportional cost
- reducing/eliminating duplication of efforts
- providing level of commonality
- defining new markets
- promoting competition by lowering barriers to entry
- enabling evolving technology trends
