Recently, as hacking and malware attacks targeting automobiles have increased, the performance of semiconductors themselves as well as systematic security management during the manufacturing process are being emphasized.

SK Hynix announced on the 6th that it has become the first in the memory industry to obtain TISAX, a global automotive industry information security certification.

TISAX is a global information security certification system operated by the European Automobile Manufacturers and Suppliers Association (ENX). SK Hynix has obtained TISAX certification, which is a mandatory requirement for global automobile customers, through verification by a specialized agency.

It is expected that sharing the results of this certification with multiple partners will help minimize duplicate costs and promote long-term business with partners.

SK Hynix said, “All of our domestic business sites located in Icheon and Bundang in Gyeonggi Province and Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province have received TISAX certification, gaining international recognition for the security capabilities required by the global automobile industry,” adding, “We will use this as an opportunity to accelerate the development of high-performance memory solutions that are essential for implementing AI-based future automobile technologies.”

The global automobile industry is rapidly increasing its share of electric vehicles due to the expansion of the electric vehicle market and the development of autonomous driving and connected car technologies. In line with these changes, automotive semiconductors are attracting attention as a key component of the future mobility industry.

In particular, automotive semiconductors are used in automotive safety systems such as ADAS, brake systems, and engine control, and thus require a higher level of reliability than general semiconductors. Accordingly, the importance of systematic security management is being emphasized even during the manufacturing process itself.

SK Hynix Vice President Kim Jong-hwan (in charge of DRAM development) said, “With this certification, we will further strengthen our cooperation with global automakers and major parts suppliers,” and “We will lead the next-generation automotive memory semiconductor market by building trustworthy relationships with customers based on a thorough security system.”