Rethinking Security In Semiconductor Testing: Why Containment Is The New Imperative

As the scope of potential vulnerabilities continues to grow, perimeter defense alone is not enough.

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the headlines without stumbling upon another major cybersecurity incident. According to recent reports, 2024 witnessed a staggering 5.5 billion breaches globally. In the United States alone, the average cost of a single data breach clocked in at $9.36 million—slightly lower than 2023’s figure, but still a significant hit for any organization. On a global scale, the average breach cost was $4.88 million, reinforcing that the threat landscape is both vast and expensive.

Traditionally, cybersecurity in semiconductor manufacturing and test environments has centered around perimeter defense—blocking threats before they enter. These measures include timely software updates, closing unused network ports, deploying firewalls, running IDS/IPS tools, and enforcing strict password protocols.

Author’s summary: Rethinking semiconductor security.

Semiconductor Engineering — 2025-10-14

Rethinking Security In Semiconductor Testing: Why Containment Is The New Imperative

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