Ministry of Digital Affairs: Taiwan Leading SEMI E187 Drives 3 Major Business Opportunities for Cybersecurity Industry
Minister Lin I-chin of Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs stated that Taiwan's leadership in the SEMI E187 standard and its expertise in countering Chinese cyber threats will create three major business opportunities for Taiwan's cybersecurity industry, including certification, guidance, and software/hardware sales.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei 6th) Minister Lin I-chin of the Ministry of Digital Affairs stated today that the Ministry led a delegation to participate in the RSAC cybersecurity event in the US in March, making a name for itself with two main axes: SEMI E187 and being an expert in responding to Chinese cyber threats. Among these, SEMI E187 makes Taiwan an international standard setter, bringing three major business opportunities including certification, guidance, and software/hardware sales, providing important opportunities for Taiwan's cybersecurity industry.
CYBERSEC 2026 Taiwan Cybersecurity Conference is held from the 5th to the 7th. Minister Lin I-chin attended the panel today and shared his experience of leading a delegation from the Ministry of Digital Affairs to the US for RSAC in March.
Lin I-chin stated that over 40,000 people attended this RSA, and Taiwan for the first time set up a 'CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION' at the venue, working with industry players to expand into international markets.
Lin I-chin pointed out that the Taiwan Pavilion had two major characteristics. One is SEMI E187, which is the world's first semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment cybersecurity standard led by Taiwan. He stated that TSMC has excellent cybersecurity protection, making it difficult for hackers to directly invade. Instead, they attack equipment suppliers in the supply chain system. Related incidents have occurred in the past, causing losses. Therefore, TSMC collaborated with organizations like the International Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI) to issue the SEMI E187 standard, strengthening supply chain cybersecurity.
Lin I-chin said that operators who wish to cooperate with TSMC and sell equipment to TSMC must comply with the SEMI E187 standard. In this, certification, guiding manufacturers through certification are all business opportunities. Selling software and equipment to semiconductor equipment suppliers through certification is also a business, forming three major business opportunities, bringing important opportunities for Taiwan's cybersecurity industry.
Lin I-chin stated that the other aspect is that Taiwan has become an expert in Chinese cyber threats and can share its experience internationally. He observed that at this RSAC, international discussions on Chinese cyber threats have become clearer, with public and private sectors in many countries including the US, Europe, Japan, and Korea widely viewing them as one of the main sources of risk.
Lin I-chin pointed out that Taiwan has long been on the front lines of Chinese hacker attacks, accumulating extensive defense and response experience. This time, some operators also successfully attracted international attention by positioning themselves as 'experts in responding to Chinese cyber threats.'
Lin I-chin stated that this exhibition showcased the achievements of Taiwan's cybersecurity industry and enhanced its international market visibility and competitiveness, focusing on the two main axes of SEMI E187 and practical experience in responding to Chinese cyber threats. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei 6th) Minister Lin I-chin of the Ministry of Digital Affairs stated today that the Ministry led a delegation to participate in the RSAC cybersecurity event in the US in March, making a name for itself with two main axes: SEMI E187 and being an expert in responding to Chinese cyber threats. Among these, SEMI E187 makes Taiwan an international standard setter, bringing three major business opportunities including certification, guidance, and software/hardware sales, providing important opportunities for Taiwan's cybersecurity industry.
CYBERSEC 2026 Taiwan Cybersecurity Conference is held from the 5th to the 7th. Minister Lin I-chin attended the panel today and shared his experience of leading a delegation from the Ministry of Digital Affairs to the US for RSAC in March.
Lin I-chin stated that over 40,000 people attended this RSA, and Taiwan for the first time set up a 'CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION' at the venue, working with industry players to expand into international markets.
Lin I-chin pointed out that the Taiwan Pavilion had two major characteristics. One is SEMI E187, which is the world's first semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment cybersecurity standard led by Taiwan. He stated that TSMC has excellent cybersecurity protection, making it difficult for hackers to directly invade. Instead, they attack equipment suppliers in the supply chain system. Related incidents have occurred in the past, causing losses. Therefore, TSMC collaborated with organizations like the International Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI) to issue the SEMI E187 standard, strengthening supply chain cybersecurity.
Lin I-chin said that operators who wish to cooperate with TSMC and sell equipment to TSMC must comply with the SEMI E187 standard. In this, certification, guiding manufacturers through certification are all business opportunities. Selling software and equipment to semiconductor equipment suppliers through certification is also a business, forming three major business opportunities, bringing important opportunities for Taiwan's cybersecurity industry.
Lin I-chin stated that the other aspect is that Taiwan has become an expert in Chinese cyber threats and can share its experience internationally. He observed that at this RSAC, international discussions on Chinese cyber threats have become clearer, with public and private sectors in many countries including the US, Europe, Japan, and Korea widely viewing them as one of the main sources of risk.
Lin I-chin pointed out that Taiwan has long been on the front lines of Chinese hacker attacks, accumulating extensive defense and response experience. This time, some operators also successfully attracted international attention by positioning themselves as 'experts in responding to Chinese cyber threats.'
Lin I-chin stated that this exhibition showcased the achievements of Taiwan's cybersecurity industry and enhanced its international market visibility and competitiveness, focusing on the two main axes of SEMI E187 and practical experience in responding to Chinese cyber threats. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150506
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