SK hynix Acquires 'TISAX' Certification for the First Time in the Memory Industry

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SK hynix has become the first memory industry company to acquire TISAX certification (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) for its domestic sites in Icheon, Bundang, and Cheongju. This certification validates the company's security capabilities required by the global automotive industry.

The certification comes at a important time as the importance of electronic parts grows with the expansion of electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car technology. Automotive semiconductors, which require higher reliability than general semiconductors, are becoming major components in vehicles, particularly in safety systems like ADAS, brake systems, and engine control.

The TISAX certification, now mandatory for global automotive customers, will enable SK hynix to strengthen cooperation with global automakers and major automotive parts companies while minimizing duplication costs with suppliers.

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• First memory industry company to achieve TISAX certification
• Positions company to expand in growing automotive semiconductor market
• Enables stronger partnerships with global automakers and parts companies
• Reduces supplier certification costs through result sharing

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• None.

- Acquires TISAX certification for domestic sites, meeting the level of information security needs of the global automotive industry

- Company plans to lead the automotive memory market by building trust with customers

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has acquired TISAX^[1], the global automobile industry information security certification, for the first time in the memory industry.

^[1]Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX): A global information security certification system operated by the ENX Association based on the evaluation criteria established by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), aiming to standardize information security between companies in the automotive industry supply chain

SK hynix has obtained TISAX for all domestic sites located in Icheon, Bundang and Cheongju, and has been internationally accepted for the security capabilities required by the global automobile industry. Through this, the company aims to accelerate the development of high-performance memory solutions essential for realizing AI-based future automobile technology.

With the expansion of the electric vehicle market, autonomous driving, and the development of connected car^[2] technology, the importance of electronic parts is growing rapidly. In line with these changes, automotive semiconductors, which are widely used in electric equipment, are positioned as major components of automobiles.

^[2]Connected Car: A car which communicates with other vehicles or traffic and communication infrastructure in real time, helps drivers with convenience and traffic safety, and provides various Internet services

In particular, automotive semiconductors are applied to key safety systems of automobiles such as ADAS^[3], brake systems and engine control, requiring a higher level of reliability than general semiconductors. In addition, as hacking and malicious code attacks targeting automobiles have increased recently, systematic security management in the manufacturing process is being emphasized as well as strengthening the performance of semiconductors themselves.

^[3]Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): a state-of-the-art driver assistance system which recognizes some of the numerous situations that may occur while driving, judges the situation, and controls the machinery 

In response, SK hynix acquired TISAX, which global automotive customers are proposing as a mandatory requirement. The company expects that the certification results can be shared with various suppliers to minimize duplication costs and contribute to long-term business promotion with them.

"With this certification, we will strengthen cooperation with global automakers and major automotive parts companies," said Jong-Hwan Kim, Vice President and Head of DRAM Development at SK hynix. "We will also lead the next-generation automotive memory market by building trust with customers based on a thorough security system."

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash"), and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of SK hynix's TISAX certification for automotive memory?

SK hynix's TISAX certification validates its security capabilities for automotive industry standards, making it the first memory manufacturer to achieve this certification, enabling stronger partnerships with automakers and parts companies.

Which SK hynix facilities received TISAX certification in 2025?

SK hynix received TISAX certification for all its domestic sites located in Icheon, Bundang, and Cheongju.

How will TISAX certification impact SK hynix's automotive memory business?

The certification will help SK hynix accelerate development of high-performance memory solutions for AI-based automotive technology and strengthen cooperation with global automakers and automotive parts companies.

Why is TISAX certification important for automotive semiconductor manufacturers?

TISAX certification is important because automotive semiconductors require higher reliability for safety systems, and the certification ensures systematic security management in manufacturing processes to protect against hacking and malicious code attacks.