Why Choose this Training Course

Semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) rely heavily on highly automated OT environments where thousands of interconnected tools, sensors, robotics, and chemical handling systems operate with near-zero downtime tolerance. As fabs evolve into hyper-connected smart manufacturing facilities, their exposure to cyberattacks increases—threatening wafer production, equipment integrity, intellectual property, and overall yield.

This OT cybersecurity semiconductor course provides a comprehensive, semiconductor-specific approach to OT cybersecurity. Participants will learn how to secure fab equipment networks, defend against cyber intrusions targeting automation systems, and implement controls aligned with industry standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, and SEMI guidelines. The training includes real OT cyber incident case studies, risk assessment frameworks, and pragmatic strategies tailored to semiconductor manufacturing environments.

We are also a proud member of the Energy Institute of UK.

Who Should Attend

• Semiconductor manufacturing leaders & fab operations teams
• OT/ICS engineers & automation specialists
• EHS & facilities engineering teams
• Cybersecurity managers, analysts, and SOC personnel
• Equipment vendors, maintenance contractors & system integrators
• IT managers overseeing OT networks or converged environments
• Quality, compliance & risk management professionals

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand Semiconductor OT & Fab Architecture
  • Overview of fab OT ecosystem: lithography, etching, deposition, metrology, wafer transport systems
  • Understanding tool controllers, PLCs, robotics, SCADA, and MES integration
  • Mapping OT–IT convergence in modern fabs
  • Identifying critical nodes: AMHS, scrubbers, utilities, chemical distribution, HVAC, CDA systems
• Identify Cyber Threats Targeting Semiconductor OT
  • Common attack vectors: ransomware, supply chain attacks, network lateral movement, insider threats
  • How attackers exploit fab-specific vulnerabilities (legacy tool OS, vendor remote access, unpatched controllers)
  • Case studies of disruptions in high-tech manufacturing and what can be learned
• Apply Semiconductor Cybersecurity Standards
  • Applying IEC 62443 to fab operations
  • NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82 for Industrial Control Systems
  • Relevant SEMI standards & guidelines (E10, E30, E37, E84, F47, etc.) impacting secure operations
  • Compliance expectations from multinational semiconductor clients
• Strengthen OT Security Architecture
  • Network segmentation for fab floor OT systems
  • Secure remote access policies for equipment vendors
  • Hardening tool controllers and embedded systems
  • Implementing secure configurations without impacting tool uptime or productivity
  • Managing patching in a production-critical fab environment
• Develop OT Cyber Risk Assessment & Incident Response
  • Conducting OT risk assessments specific to semiconductor production
  • Crafting incident detection & response processes for 24/7 fabs
  • Handling cyber attacks that interrupt wafer production or tool qualification
  • Downtime mitigation strategies and recovery planning
  • Crisis management and communication structure for fab incidents

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