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Core Capabilities

Four Pillars of Chip IP Defense

AnySecura's modular platform covers every attack surface in the semiconductor design workflow — from file creation through supply chain delivery.

transparent encryption for chip design files

Transparent Encryption

Auto-encrypt GDS, RTL & netlist files at creation — zero workflow change for engineers working inside authorized EDA tools.

real-time monitoring of EDA file access

Real-Time Monitoring

Every access, copy, and transfer of EDA files is logged and audited with full user, machine, and timestamp attribution for forensic-grade visibility.

endpoint control on design workstations

Endpoint Control

Block USB transfer, cloud sync, print, and screenshot on design workstations — enforced from a single policy console across the entire EDA environment.

forensic watermarking for chip design IP

Forensic Watermarking

Invisible user-specific watermarks on every file view and screen rendering — trace the source of any leak, including phone photographs of EDA screens.

The Threat Landscape

How Chip Design IP Gets Stolen

Understanding the leak chain is the first step to stopping it. Chip IP doesn't vanish overnight — it leaks step by step through channels your current tools can't see.

Design Created
RTL & GDS files on unencrypted workstations
✓ AnySecura: Encrypted at write
Files Circulate
Shared via email, IM, or cloud with no inspection
✓ AnySecura: Email & SCI blocks leaks
Unauthorized Access
Stolen credentials or insider misuse of privileges
✓ AnySecura: Access bound to user & device
Data Exfiltrated
Copied to USB, personal cloud, or printed out
✓ AnySecura: Endpoint & web blocking
IP Stolen
Leaked design used by competitor — too late
Without AnySecura: avg 2+ yrs undetected
Real-World Cases

Incidents That Defined the Threat Landscape

Patterns drawn from publicly documented semiconductor IP breaches — illustrating why file-level controls have become essential across the industry.

Insider Threat

26 Months of Silent Exfiltration

A trusted automotive IC engineer transferred design files in small batches over two years using authorized credentials — invisible to standard network logs. Only content-aware file inspection catches this pattern.

Automotive IC · Europe · 26+ Months Undetected

External Attack

Stolen Credentials, Total IP Loss

Phishing gave attackers valid credentials to a GPU design firm. Unencrypted GDSII layouts and RTL source were downloaded wholesale in hours. File-level encryption makes stolen credentials alone worthless.

GPU & HPC Design · North America · Multi-TB Loss

Pre-Departure Theft

Resigned and Took the IP.

An AV IC startup engineer downloaded thousands of design files in the weeks before resigning — indistinguishable from normal work. The IP surfaced in a competitor filing months later.

AV IC Design · North America · IP in Competitor Filing

How AnySecura Protects

End-to-End Protection Across Every Design Stage

AnySecura's modular platform is purpose-built to protect chip design IP at every point in the design lifecycle.

Scenario 1 · File Encryption

Encrypt Every Design Asset From Creation to Delivery

Design files — .gds, .v, .spice, .def — are created and shared across dozens of workstations and EDA servers. Without automatic encryption, a single copied file exposes your entire design.

AnySecura Modules at Work:

  • Transparent Encryption auto-encrypts at file creation — engineers work normally with no app changes
  • Unauthorized openers see only unreadable ciphertext, even if the physical file is stolen
  • Document Control binds decryption to authorized EDA tools and company-managed machines only
  • Cloud Document Backup stores encrypted design versions with full change history for recovery
Transparent Encryption Document Control Cloud Backup
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EDA workstation with transparent encryption protecting chip design files
Scenario 2 · Workstation Control

Lock Down EDA Environments and Prevent Covert Exfiltration

Engineers in Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Design Compiler, or Ansys can screenshot, print, or export design data through dozens of channels — often leaving no trace in standard logs.

AnySecura Modules at Work:

  • Application Control whitelists only approved EDA tools — any unauthorized app reading design files is blocked and logged
  • Print Control blocks or applies forensic watermarks when printing schematics, with full audit trail
  • Screen Watermarking embeds invisible user ID into every on-screen render — deters and traces phone-photo leaks
  • Removable Media Control blocks USB copy; enforces company-issued encrypted drives only
  • Web Access Control prevents upload to Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer from design workstations
Application Control Print Control Watermarking Removable Media Web Access Control
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EDA workstation with endpoint security controls blocking all exfiltration channels
Scenario 3 · Supply Chain

Share Design Packages Safely Across Foundries and Contractors

The fabless model requires sharing tape-out packages with foundries, OSAT firms, and EDA consultants. Once files leave the perimeter, traditional security has zero visibility over what recipients do with them.

AnySecura Modules at Work:

  • Document Tagging classifies every asset — policy travels with the file across all partner handoffs
  • Sensitive Content Inspection detects GDS, Verilog, and SPICE content by file signature — even in renamed or zipped files
  • Email Control intercepts outbound attachments matching chip design signatures, requiring approval workflow
  • Network Traffic Control audits all transfers to partner IP ranges with real-time policy enforcement
  • Instant Messaging Monitoring catches design file attachments via Slack, Teams, WeChat, DingTalk
Document Tagging Content Inspection Email Control Network Traffic IM Monitoring
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Secure chip design file transfer to foundry partner with embedded policy enforcement
Platform Coverage

One Platform. Three Layers of Defense.

Deploy the complete protection stack or activate only what your pipeline needs — all managed from a single policy console.

Data Security

Encrypt, classify, and control access to every design file at rest and in motion.

Endpoint Control

Block every physical and software exfiltration channel on EDA workstations.

Communication Control

Monitor and enforce policies on every outbound channel — email, IM, and network.

Transparent Encryption
Document Control
Document Tagging
Cloud Document Backup
Sensitive Content Inspection
Application Control
Print Control
Removable Media Control
Web Access Control
Watermarking & Tracing
Email Control
IM Monitoring
Network Traffic Control
IT Asset Management
Device Control

Encrypt, classify, and control access to every design file at rest and in motion.

Transparent Encryption
Document Control
Document Tagging
Cloud Document Backup
Sensitive Content Inspection

Block every physical and software exfiltration channel on EDA workstations.

Application Control
Print Control
Removable Media Control
Web Access Control
Watermarking & Tracing

Monitor and enforce policies on every outbound channel — email, IM, and network.

Email Control
IM Monitoring
Network Traffic Control
IT Asset Management
Device Control
The AnySecura Difference

Purpose-Built for Semiconductor IP.
Not Retrofitted DLP.

Generic data loss prevention tools weren't designed for EDA workflows, 200+ design file types, or foundry supply chains. AnySecura was.

EDA-Native Architecture

Recognizes .gds, .v, .spice, .cdl, .def by content signature — not file extension. Operates transparently inside Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICC2, and Ansys without modifying any tool.

200+ design file types detected  ·  0 EDA tool modifications

Policy Travels With the File

Every encrypted design file embeds its access policy — authorized machines and users are defined at the time of encryption and enforced on every open, everywhere. Recipients outside your network can only access what the policy permits; no special network connection required to enforce the rules.

100% off-perimeter policy enforcement  ·  Access bound to identity & device

< 1% Performance Overhead

File-system driver-level encryption adds negligible latency to simulation runs. Benchmarked on Synopsys VCS and Cadence Xcelium — engineers notice nothing, and long regression cycles are unaffected.

< 1% CPU overhead  ·  0 workflow disruption

Forensic-Grade Audit Trail

Every file access, copy, transfer, and print is logged with user ID, machine fingerprint, timestamp, and operation type. Records satisfy ITAR/EAR documentation requirements and hold up as evidence in litigation.

100% operation traceability  ·  ITAR / EAR / ISO 27001 ready

One Platform, One Console

Full-stack coverage — from transparent encryption to forensic watermarking to supply chain traffic inspection — all managed from a single policy console. No integrating separate point tools.

Complete coverage  ·  1 management console  ·  1 lightweight agent

Foundry & Supply Chain Ready

Pre-built policy templates for foundry partners, OSAT facilities, and EDA contractor handoffs. Encrypted, time-limited, access-controlled packages — full chain-of-custody without changing your partner workflows.

200+ controlled file types  ·  Foundry & contractor delivery templates
Use Cases

Protecting IP Across the Full Design Lifecycle

From first RTL commit to post-silicon failure analysis — every phase of chip development has unique IP exposure risks that AnySecura addresses.

Pre-Silicon Design Phase

Protect RTL source code and architecture specs during early design stages where IP has the highest uniqueness value and competitive sensitivity.

EDA Simulation & Verification

Secure SPICE simulations, test vectors, and EDA project databases during the compute-intensive verification phase with multiple engineers accessing shared file systems.

Tape-Out & Foundry Handoff

Enforce encrypted, audited delivery of GDSII packages to foundry partners with remote access revocation capability if the business relationship changes.

Post-Silicon & Mass Production

Maintain IP protection through post-silicon validation, failure analysis, and production ramp-up at OSAT facilities with ongoing access audit trails.

By the Numbers

AnySecura at a Glance

Key technical metrics for semiconductor design teams evaluating IP protection.

200+

Design File Formats Protected

GDS, RTL, SPICE, netlist, schematic, and proprietary EDA formats covered automatically.

100%

File Operations Audited

Every access, copy, print, and transfer is logged with full user and device attribution.

<1%

Performance Overhead

Transparent encryption delivers negligible impact on EDA simulation and compilation workloads.

1day

Time to Full Deployment

Typical enterprise rollout across the entire EDA environment completes within one business day.

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FAQ

Common Questions on Chip IP Protection

  • 1. How to prevent insider threats from stealing RTL and GDSII chip design files?

    AnySecura encrypts RTL, GDSII, and netlist files automatically at creation — if an engineer copies a file to a personal drive, cloud storage, or USB, it is unreadable outside an authorized session on a company-managed machine. Every access event is logged with user ID, machine, and timestamp for forensic traceability.

  • 2. Does AnySecura's transparent encryption work inside EDA tools without any modifications?

    Yes. AnySecura's file-system driver encrypts transparently — engineers work in Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICC2, or Ansys exactly as before, with no tool modifications, plug-ins, or retraining. Files on unauthorized machines become unreadable ciphertext.

  • 3. What semiconductor IP file formats does AnySecura protect？

    AnySecura identifies over 200 semiconductor file formats by content signature, not just file extension — covering .gds, .gds2, .v, .sv, .vhd, .spice, .cdl, .lef, .def, .sch, and EDA project archives, even when files are renamed or compressed inside ZIP packages.

  • 4. How to control access to chip design files shared with foundry and OSAT partners?

    Access policies are embedded inside the encrypted file, so protection travels with the file after handoff. You can set expiry dates, restrict printing, require an authorized viewer, and revoke access remotely after handoff to a foundry or OSAT partner. No VPN or network connection is required on the recipient side.

  • 5. How does AnySecura support ITAR compliance and ISO 27001 audit requirements for semiconductor design teams?

    Every file access, copy, transfer, and print operation is logged with user ID, device fingerprint, timestamp, and operation type. These audit records satisfy ITAR and EAR documentation requirements and are structured for ISO 27001 evidence packages — ready for regulatory audits or incident investigations. Pairing these logs with a documented policy closes the loop — this ready-to-edit IP protection policy covers classification, repository rules and contractor terms.

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Tell us about your chip design workflow — on-prem EDA servers, foundry handoffs, or contractor access. We'll walk you through how AnySecura covers the common IP leak vectors in semiconductor design.

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  • Transparent encryption — zero EDA tool modifications required
  • Works across Cadence, Synopsys, and Ansys environments
  • Agent-based, typically deployed in under one business day

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