The United States, particularly the Department of Defense, requires a guaranteed long-term supply of secure microelectronic components. Today, these parts predominately come from commercial suppliers around the world. This means that the geopolitical supply chain challenges continue to impact United States semiconductor access. A growing “technology war” is currently in progress with China as increasing United States restrictions trigger Chinese counter restrictions in microelectronics. It is therefore critical that the United States policy community develop and implement practical solutions for vetting the security of commercial microelectronics parts.
This workshop will examine the pressing issues to secure microelectronics. The lead industry partners in this field will highlight key ideas, identify policy implications and directions.
Speakers
Welcome and Introduction,Dr. Jennifer Buss, CEOPotomac Institute for Policy Studies
Elevating Microelectronics Security, Hon. Alan Shaffer, Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S)
Roadmap to Setting Automotive Security Standards, TBD
Industry Panel Presentation:
Vetting Microelectronics Security at Global Foundries, Mr. Ezra Hall, A&D Business Leader, Global Foundries, NDIA Electronics Division Co-Chair
Memory Matters, Too, Mr. Robert McClellan, Principal Solutions Architect, Micron
INTELS Microelectronics Security Standards, Mr. Shawn Fetterolf, Strategist at Intel Federal
Exploring SkyWater’s Approaches to Microelectronics, Dr. Brad Ferguson, Chief Government Affairs Officer, SVP Special Programs, SkyWater
Panel Discussion, Moderated by Dr. Michael Fritze
Security Across the Microelectronics Supply Chain, Mr. Brian Shirley, Sr. Advisor, CTC Aero, LLC and Potomac Institute Board of Regents
Wrap-up & Summary, Dr. Michael Fritze, Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
