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Software supply chain attack timeline, 2018 to 2026
A sourced reference timeline of ten supply chain incidents from event-stream in 2018 to the 2026 npm worm, with dates, mechanism and the lesson of each.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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Why does software supply chain risk matter inside a chip fab?
In a fab, software runs equipment that acts on physical processes. SEMI E187 and E188, NIST and ISA guidance show where supply chain controls apply.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Semiconductor fab security: what to inspect first, and why SEMI E187
In a fab, start with the tools. SEMI E187 sets a cybersecurity baseline for fab equipment. Here is what it covers, what it skips and how to use it.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Semiconductor fabs: what an SBOM should cover for tools and firmware
Fab tools mix PCs, controllers and firmware. Ask for software and hardware BOMs, track versions per tool, and use OT guidance for segmentation.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do AI agents and robots change a semiconductor fab's threat model?
An agent that can act on tools changes who holds authority in a fab. See what standards say, which questions to ask, and where the evidence stops.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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Self hosting an open model: what you pay for and what the host charges
Open weights are free to download, but running them is not. See which costs fall on you, with published Hugging Face hardware prices fetched 18 Oct 2026.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Self-hosted open model, chat plan or API: costs for five analysts
Using published prices fetched on 18 October 2026, compare seats, API tokens and a rented GPU for five security analysts, and see which numbers drive each.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What should a security checklist for every release include?
A one page release checklist for engineers: code, dependencies, secrets, build provenance, verification and rollback, each tied to a public standard.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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A security checklist to run before every release
A 20 item release security checklist covering code, dependencies, secrets, build integrity and rollback, informed by NIST SSDF, SLSA and OWASP ASVS.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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