Chipwatcher is an AI‑driven platform that secures semiconductor designs throughout their entire lifecycle, from specification to post‑silicon. It automates threat modeling at the micro‑architecture stage, hunts vulnerabilities directly in RTL during design, and continuously monitors the threat landscape after tape‑out, reducing the risk of costly security flaws.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Designing semiconductor chips involves complex specifications and RTL code, but existing security processes are manual, time‑consuming, and often miss vulnerabilities until late stages, leading to costly tape‑out failures, recalls, and regulatory penalties.
Solution
Chipwatcher offers an AI‑driven co‑pilot that secures chips throughout their lifecycle—from micro‑architecture specifications to post‑silicon deployment. At the specification stage, its Threat Agent automatically ingests design documents, extracts assets and trust boundaries, and generates a fine‑grained attack surface model in minutes. During RTL development, the Vulnerability Agent scans the code to identify and prioritize security flaws, reducing manual review effort. After tape‑out, the Post‑Silicon Agent continuously monitors emerging threats and updates the security posture, enabling chip makers to address risks before they impact production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are semiconductor design houses, IP vendors, and fabless chip manufacturers that need comprehensive security assurance from specification through silicon production.
Features
- Threat Agent that parses micro‑architecture specs to produce automated, high‑resolution threat models within minutes
- Vulnerability Agent that performs AI‑assisted RTL analysis to detect and rank security weaknesses during design
- Post‑Silicon Agent that tracks external threat intelligence and post‑tape‑out vulnerabilities for ongoing protection
- Integrated workflow that links threat modeling, vulnerability hunting, and continuous monitoring in a single platform
- Exportable reports and asset inventories that align with industry security standards and regulatory requirements