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Silicon safeguards: Open innovation as a shield against cyber risks
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Siraj Shaikh
Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, Volume: 11, Issue: 3, Start page: 100628
Swansea University Author:
Siraj Shaikh
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DOI (Published version): 10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100628
Abstract
We live in an era where semiconductors underpin global technological infrastructures. However, the increasing complexity and cybersecurity vulnerabilities within semiconductor supply chains, exposes all technology-based industries to significant, cyber risks.This paper investigates how incumbent sem...
| Published in: | Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity |
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| ISSN: | 2199-8531 |
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Elsevier BV
2025
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70380 |
| Abstract: |
We live in an era where semiconductors underpin global technological infrastructures. However, the increasing complexity and cybersecurity vulnerabilities within semiconductor supply chains, exposes all technology-based industries to significant, cyber risks.This paper investigates how incumbent semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) leverage Open Innovation (OI) within their supply chain ecosystems to enhance resilience and maintain business continuity in the face of cyber risks. Through an indepth case study of semiconductor supply chains in the United States and Europe this, research explores the collaborative dynamics between fabs and third-party suppliers focusing on their role in mitigating cybersecurity risks Our findings illustrate that third party, suppliers are identified as the most significant source of cybersecurity risks within OI frameworks. OI serves not only as a driver of technological advancement but also as a defense mechanism within the Multilevel Perspective (MLP) framework This.study emphasizes the importance of proactive collaboration supply chain transparency, and the integration of security measures across all levels of the supply.chain. By aligning with the UK's National Semiconductor Strategy and the Digital.Security by Design initiative, this research offers valuable insights for both practitioners.and policymakers on the interplay between innovation security, and resilience in the.semiconductor industry. |
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| Keywords: |
Semiconductors; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Open Innovation; Sociotechnical; Systems |
| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Funders: |
ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub+ (Discribe) – Connecting Capabilities Fund (grant number: ES/V003666/1) |
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3 |
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100628 |