Analysis Of The Impact Of Cyber Attack On Semiconductor Manufacturing Energy Quantification

Semiconductor manufacturers deal with complex processes, diverse product lines, and rapidly changing technologies while facing a competitive global market. There is also increased adoption of digital technologies with globalization, which creates an interconnection between each process. Digital connectivity and adaptation to advanced automated technologies increase dependence on data and the vulnerability to cyber-attacks. The presence of cyber-attacks in manufacturing causes delays in processing times for manufacturing, which impact performance and energy consumption. This study proposes a framework consisting of an energy quantification model, cyber risk modeling, and simulation analyses to address the impact of cyber threats on the energy quantification of semiconductor manufacturing. The performance of the wafer fab is analyzed using the cycle time, throughput rate, and work-in-process level since they lead to the energy quantification in processes. Then the cyber-attack scenario is included in the simulation model to evaluate the impact of the cyberattack on energy quantification.