Hilo Systems and CHANGING Implement SEMI E187 Certification, Opening a New Era of Equipment Cybersecurity
2025-11-11
The SEMI E187 certification system officially launches in September 2025, marking the transition of semiconductor equipment cybersecurity standards into the implementation phase. As the world’s first wafer manufacturing equipment cybersecurity standard led by Taiwan, E187 has become a key qualification requirement for international procurement. Hilo Systems and CHANGING continue to collaborate by combining software security platforms with hardware expertise, helping equipment manufacturers integrate security mechanisms into the design and production stages. This enables faster third-party testing and certification, thereby enhancing trust and competitiveness within the global supply chain.
Hilo Systems has introduced a security module into its automated IC programming and testing equipment, strengthening the programming process through the use of certificate-based authentication and signature mechanisms. This ensures that every piece of code written to a chip is verified and authorized, preventing unauthorized software from entering the supply chain. Meanwhile, CHANGING leverages its long-standing experience in identity authentication and key management technologies by integrating HSM and CodeSign code signing, providing comprehensive firmware and certificate generation, distribution, verification, and traceability.
For equipment manufacturers, obtaining E187 certification allows them to meet the procurement requirements of wafer fabs and international customers in advance, thus gaining a competitive edge. By incorporating security controls during the design phase, companies can also reduce potential future risks and avoid the manpower and cost associated with post-release fixes. Furthermore, equipment certified by third-party verification demonstrates higher brand reliability and earns customer trust. Most importantly, the standardized certification process shortens customer testing cycles, accelerating time-to-market and global market entry.
With the promotion of the E187 certification system, the partnership between Hilo Systems and CHANGING exemplifies how software–hardware integration can transform into a market advantage for equipment manufacturers. This collaboration not only responds to the standard itself but also represents a strategic foundation for future supply chain competitiveness. Starting from IC programming equipment, the initiative establishes a more secure and trustworthy foundation for the entire semiconductor equipment industry.
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About Hilo Systems Research Co., Ltd.
In addition to its programming services, Hilo Systems has developed three distinct encryption programming solutions tailored to the security needs and risk preferences of customers across various industries. These solutions provide secure programming that prevents data theft and hacking, empowering customers to achieve stronger product protection in the era of IoT and digital transformation. In recent years, Hilo Systems has also achieved significant success in the AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) field, successfully integrating its solutions into leading global packaging and testing manufacturers to help enhance product quality and production efficiency.
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Committed to independent research and development, CHANGING strives to build a secure and convenient digital environment. Its core expertise lies in identity and authentication security for people, processes, and devices, including zero trust architecture, IoT security, FinTech cybersecurity, and digital transformation applications. With more than 25 years of professional experience, CHANGING's mission is to help various industries establish a trustworthy and secure zero trust network infrastructure. Through continuous innovation, it provides diverse products and services to meet the evolving needs of customers, working together to create a safer and more efficient digital ecosystem. In the digital age, CHANGING aims to be your most trusted partner.