In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and growing geopolitical uncertainty, information security has become a cornerstone of corporate sustainability and governance. Whether facing intensifying external cyber threats or internal challenges such as information system maintenance and equipment malfunctions, digital systems remain central to a company’s daily operations and decision-making. Any system disruption may result not only in financial losses, but also in reputational damage, erosion of customer trust, supply chain interruptions, and weakened market competitiveness.
To fulfill its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and enhance organizational resilience, GlobalWafers implemented the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) in 2024, establishing comprehensive information security policies, risk assessment procedures, and continual improvement mechanisms. Beyond institutional governance, GlobalWafers also prioritizes employee awareness and behavioral management. Each year, the company conducts business continuity drills covering core information systems—including enterprise resource planning covering personnel, equipment, and time resources, manufacturing execution, and process and document management—to ensure operational stability and production efficiency.
Through business impact analysis (BIA), the company defines clear data recovery objectives and the maximum acceptable recovery time (RTO) to ensure systems can be restored within the prescribed timeframe. It designs drill programs for various scenarios and allocates the necessary resources to carry out continuity and recovery operations. Throughout these processes, GlobalWafers pays special attention to potential environmental and social impacts that may arise during system disruptions or recovery—such as temporary increases in energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as ensuring employee safety and uninterrupted services during incident handling. These measures help the company mitigate operational interruption risks, safeguard stakeholder interests, and further strengthen governance effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Business continuity drills for information systems are not merely the responsibility of IT-related departments, but also a key strategy for implementing ESG principles, enhancing organizational resilience, and strengthening competitiveness. Each year, GlobalWafers conducts continuity drills for its core systems, using structured training to ensure that relevant personnel are familiar with critical operational procedures and that response measures are continuously optimized in line with evolving environments and technologies. By regularly validating the effectiveness of its business continuity plans, the company ensures that it can promptly activate response mechanisms, maintain operational continuity, and minimize disruptions when facing unexpected events.
Building on this foundation, comprehensive business continuity drills for key business systems that support organizational operations, as well as the Manufacturing Execution System, were carried out in June 2025. The results of these drills have demonstrated the organization’s capability to restore systems within the defined timeframe. Even in the face of unexpected events, GlobalWafers can promptly activate response mechanisms based on drill experience to safeguard customer and shareholder interests and prevent significant losses.
Moving forward, GlobalWafers will continue to strengthen business continuity management and advance toward steady and sustainable growth.