{"id":187024,"date":"2026-02-13T05:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/swansea-researchers-help-strengthen-cybersecurity-across-semiconductor-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T06:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:55:11","slug":"swansea-researchers-help-strengthen-cybersecurity-across-semiconductor-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/swansea-researchers-help-strengthen-cybersecurity-across-semiconductor-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Swansea researchers help strengthen cybersecurity across semiconductor supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swansea researchers help strengthen cybersecurity across semiconductor supply chain<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/press-office\/news-events\/news\/2026\/02\/swansea-researchers-help-strengthen-cybersecurity-across-semiconductor-supply-chain.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-13 05:28:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.swansea.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Author: <\/a><\/p>\n

Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Experts from Swansea University\u2019s Computer Science Department are playing a key role in an international initiative tackling growing cybersecurity risks across the semiconductor supply chain \u2014 a sector underpinning everything from national defence systems and critical infrastructure to connected vehicles.
\n Cybersecurity risks within the semiconductor supply chain continue to increase, posing threats to cyber resilience, intellectual property (IP) protection, and product security. As the sector expands, addressing these vulnerabilities has become a priority for governments and industry worldwide.
\nTo support this challenge, SEMI’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC) has introduced the Standardized Semiconductor Cyber Assessment (SSCA) \u2014 a new, streamlined framework that enables suppliers to demonstrate compliance through a single, standardised questionnaire.
\nAs part of the assessment, suppliers will need to provide evidence of security controls and measures in place. This evidence base is critical for establishing confidence in their ability to manage risk and comply with relevant standards.
\nSwansea University\u2019s Systems Security Group (SSG), working in close collaboration with SMCC, is mapping the evidence requirements needed to support assurance for the SSCA.
\nThe project, Security Assurance of Semiconductor Manufacturing (SASM), is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through seed funding to support UK-US-Germany collaborative research and innovation in semiconductor security.
\nLed by Dr Sridhar Adepu, with Professor Siraj Shaikh and Dr Haong Nga Nguyen as co-investigators, the team is working alongside TechWorks UK and the Bavarian Chips Alliance.
\nDr Adepu said: \u201cCybersecurity in semiconductor manufacturing is essential to the resilience of global supply chains. Through this project, we aim to ensure that the resulting framework is practical, cost\u2011effective, and aligned with emerging global standards, supporting the UK, Europe, and international partners in addressing shared security challenges.\u201d
\nAs part of this work, two workshops have been organised \u2014 one in the UK and one in Germany \u2014 to introduce the SSCA and gather feedback.<\/p>\n

10 March 2026 – Bavarian Chips Alliance, N\u00fcrnberg
\n12 March 2026 – Computational Foundry, Swansea University, Swansea<\/p>\n

Professor Shaikh said: \u201cBy supporting standards development and enabling global collaboration, we can strengthen national security and innovation. These workshops are essential to that goal, as they will encourage early adoption of the SSCA framework and ensure it reflects real\u2011world needs.\u201d
\nFind out more and register for the Germany workshop.
\nFind out more and register for the UK workshop.
\nStudy Computer Science at Swansea University.<\/p>\n

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