NIST plans to develop cybersecurity framework profile for semiconductor manufacturing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has identified next steps for its work on addressing cybersecurity threats to the semiconductor lifecycle including the creation of a cyber framework profile and leveraging existing standards to address the entire supply chain.

The next steps are identified in a draft NIST interagency report released on Aug. 14 with a comment period closing Sept. 16. The new publication summarizes findings from a Feb. 27 NIST workshop focused on semiconductors and cybersecurity....