2026-02-23
The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) on Dec. 18, together with SEMI, TSMC, ASE, the Taiwan Electrical Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA), and other cybersecurity and semiconductor industry partners, officially announced the launch of the SEMI E187 Semiconductor Equipment Cybersecurity Certification Program.
Promoted through close public–private collaboration, the program adopts the strategy of “one standard to enhance competitiveness and one certification mark to connect the world.” It highlights Taiwan’s growing influence in global supply chain security governance through standards and institutional mechanisms, while also creating new opportunities for Taiwan’s software and cybersecurity industries.
Minister of Digital Affairs Yi-Jing Lin stated that as advanced semiconductor manufacturing has become increasingly central to global supply chains, attackers are more likely to target upstream and downstream partners through supply chain attacks rather than attempting to directly breach core manufacturing systems. To mitigate such risks, industry leaders, in collaboration with SEMI and MODA, have promoted the SEMI E187 cybersecurity standard, requiring equipment suppliers to obtain cybersecurity certification and strengthening protection at the source. This initiative not only enhances the security of critical semiconductor supply chains, but is also expected to create meaningful growth opportunities for Taiwan’s cybersecurity industry. The certification framework is expected to foster a broader cybersecurity ecosystem, spanning compliance support, testing and validation services, as well as cybersecurity software and solution development. He further emphasized that this marks the first time Taiwan has taken the lead in developing an international cybersecurity standard for semiconductor equipment, with the expectation that SEMI E187 could gradually serve as a foundational cybersecurity requirement for overseas semiconductor supply chains, demonstrating Taiwan’s commitment to advancing global trust through standards- and system-based governance.
Terry Tsao, SEMI’s Global Marketing Officer and President of SEMI Taiwan, noted that SEMI plays a critical role in consolidating fragmented industry requirements and practical experiences into a unified, verifiable, and replicable standards framework. The value of E187 lies in establishing a common institutional language for the global supply chain—one in which trust can be clearly defined and objectively verified. The launch of the E187 cybersecurity certification program represents a major step toward institutionalized cybersecurity governance for the global semiconductor industry. For Taiwan, it is a significant milestone: not only as a participant, but as a contributor offering practical solutions to the global supply chain.
James Tu, a senior executive from TSMC, further pointed out that E187 is SEMI’s first cybersecurity standard dedicated to semiconductor equipment, reflecting Taiwan’s collective expertise and contributions. Initiated in 2019 and officially released in 2022, the standard has since accumulated practical experience through the Verification of Conformity (VoC) program. With authorization and support from the government and SEMI, the cybersecurity certification program has now been formally launched. The initiative has already attracted strong international attention, and through continued collaboration among industry, government, academia, and research institutions, is expected to expand into broader manufacturing sectors—creating new business opportunities and enhancing the overall cybersecurity resilience of global supply chains.
Administration for Digital Industries (ADI) of MODA added that the SEMI E187 certification program encourages enterprises to transform cybersecurity from a perceived cost into a strategic tool for enhancing supply chain trust and market competitiveness. It is expected to stimulate demand across cybersecurity testing, certification, consulting services, and cybersecurity products and solutions. The launch event brought together cybersecurity companies such as CyCraft, TXOne, Team T5, and Delta Electronics; potential certification bodies including TCA, UL, SGS, and TÜV SÜD; and potential testing laboratories such as the Cyber Security Technology Institute (CSTI), Center for Measurement Standards of ITRI, and AAA Security—demonstrating concrete results of industry–government–academia collaboration in bringing the system into operation.
Looking ahead, MODA will continue working with SEMI and industry partners to further promote the certification framework and validation mechanisms, assist semiconductor equipment suppliers and fabs in implementing cybersecurity requirements, strengthen supply chain security, and support Taiwan’s cybersecurity industry in expanding into international markets alongside the global deployment of the semiconductor industry.
Source： Ministry of Digital Affairs
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