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Analyzing Collusion Threats in the Semiconductor Supply Chain

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Author(s)

Sanjay Rekhi, Kostas Amberiadis, Abir Ahsan Akib, Ankur Srivastava

Abstract

In this work, we propose a comprehensive framework to analyze threats related to semiconductor supply chain. The framework introduces a metric which quantifies the severity of different threats subjected to a collusion of adversaries from different stages of supply chain. Two different case studies are provided to explain real life application of the framework. The metrics and analysis aim to guide security efforts and help with optimizing the hardware security and cost trade-offs.
Citation
NIST Cybersecurity White Papers (CSWP) - 46
Report Number
46
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.CSWP.46
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Keywords

supply chain security, security metrics, collusion, supply chain life cycle
Supply chain, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity measurement and Cybersecurity

Citation

Rekhi, S. , Amberiadis, K. , Akib, A. and Srivastava, A. (2025), Analyzing Collusion Threats in the Semiconductor Supply Chain, NIST Cybersecurity White Papers (CSWP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.CSWP.46, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=959462 (Accessed July 4, 2025)

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Created June 30, 2025, Updated July 3, 2025
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