Charter of Trust

The Charter of Trust has hosted its traditional Thematic Dinner at Munich Security Conference with the theme “From Cyber Fences do Defences: Reversing Cyber Policy Fragmentation”. With all the talk about Multipolarization at this year’s #MSC, it was an immense pleasure for the Charter of Trust to welcome several high-ranking members from NATO, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), European External Action Service, and several National Cybersecurity Authorities as well as national military and parliaments. We especially want to thank our speakers and guests of honour for enriching the truly inspiring international discussions during our dinner. Overall, the event showed that the role of the Charter of Trust in fostering global cooperation across industries and countries is more relevant than ever against the changing geopolitical background. Some key points have emerged from the discussions throughout the evening. ❗ Cyber-attacks and disinformation increasingly threaten our economies and democracies. There is an urgent need for a more robust and common response to defer such cyber-attacks and to draw respective consequences. 🤝 The role of public-private cooperation in cyber defence is essential, because the private sector bears enormous capabilities that are highly needed to effectively defend our information systems, economies, and democracies. 💻 AI is beginning to become a major battlefield. Critical infrastructure needs to be quantum-cryptographically protected. This dinner was the perfect end for a very successful month in which the Charter of Trust held its Board of Directors meeting electing new co-chairs, the Security by Default working group published its sixth report (available on our website) and held a high-level panel discussion at #MCSC, and several CISOs and CSOs from the Charter of Trust Partners published a playbook talking about cybersecurity and hybrid threats. #CharterOfTrust #MSC #CyberPolicy #Collaboration

🚨Charter of Trust CISOs & CSOs Offer Key Insights on Navigating Cybersecurity in Hybrid Threats. 🔒In an era of growing hybrid threats, cybersecurity has never been more critical. Our latest Charter of Trust report, published at Munich Security Conference brings together exclusive insights from top CISOs and CSOs across our Partner network, offering a clear perspective on the evolving threat landscape—and the actions needed to strengthen global resilience. Some takeaways include: ✅ Threat actors emerge all over the globe and their tactics become more sophisticated every day. Advanced threat detection and multi-layered defense is no longer optional. ✅ Cyber threats aren’t waiting—neither should we. It’s time to move beyond siloed security approaches and foster open dialogue, within and beyond our industries. ✅ Multinational organizations can lead the charge in collective defense on the technical side as well on the formation of talent and implementing zero trust architectures. The experiences of the Charter of Trust partners offer valuable lessons for addressing the complexities of hybrid threats. Our Partners operate in dynamic, high-stakes environments providing a blueprint for industry peers to improve preparedness. cyber threats serve as a constant reminder to enhance capabilities, innovate in detection, and collaborate across industries. Hybrid threats transcend borders and industries—so must our response. Multinational corporations, as both prime targets and key defenders, are uniquely positioned to drive unified action. Initiatives like the Charter of Trust showcase the power of collaboration in strengthening global cybersecurity and shaping a more secure future. Big thank you to all the CISOs and CSOs, who contributed to this publication: Kyle Oetken The AES Corporation, Haydn Griffiths Allianz Technology, Paul Bayle Atos, Christoph Peylo Bosch, Morten Pors Simonsen Danfoss, Koos Lodewijkx IBM, Raphael Otto Infineon Technologies, Natalia Oropeza Siemens, Norbert Vetter TÜV SÜD 📥 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5aXrSEC #CharterofTrust #CyberSecurity #HybridThreats #CISO #CSO #Collaboration #CollectiveDefense #MSC

🚀 Cyber resilience takes center stage at Munich Cyber Security Conference The Charter of Trust is thrilled to host a high-calibre panel discussion tomorrow at the #MCSC2025, bringing together top cybersecurity minds to explore "A Practitioner’s Guide to Resilient Infrastructure Today & Tomorrow." 🔹 Kicking off at 10am, Dr Sumit Chanda, Group CISO at Eviden, will introduce the Charter of Trust and set the stage for an insightful session.   🔹 We’ll then unveil the Charter’s latest report, "Security by Default in view of major Cybersecurity Regulations," presented by Sudhir Ethiraj, Global CSO & CEO Business Unit Cybersecurity Services (CSS) at TÜV SÜD. But that’s just the beginning! 🔥 We’re honoured to welcome a well-known cybersecurity legend as our guest speaker. The one and only Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer at WithSecure, will join us to bring in his perspective from decades working at the frontlines of cybercrime and IoT security. Alongside him on the panel we have Lars König, Technical SOC Lead at Allianz, and Natalia Oropeza, Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Siemens, for a powerful discussion on the evolving cyber threat landscape and how organizations can build more resilient infrastructure. The whole session is Moderated by Ralf Schneider, Senior Fellow and Head of Cybersecurity and NextGenIT Think Tank at Allianz. 📍 If you're at #MCSC2025, don’t miss this special session! Let’s shape a more secure digital future together. #CyberSecurity #Resilience #CharterOfTrust #SecurityByDefault

Tired of reading through endless documents about cyber regulation? – The Charter of Trust has you covered to navigate the regulatory jungle. 🌟 Sharing best practices lies at the very heart of the Charter of Trust. Our Security by Default Working group’s latest report  distils vast amounts of regulation text and brings a much-needed overview on security by default adoption across different regions. 🗺️ This report can help organizations to effectively manage their cybersecurity risks and protect their assets by understanding the complex regulatory landscape worldwide. The publication gives expert insights into some of the most important regulations in the European Union, India, Japan, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. ⚖️ By embedding security measures from the outset, organizations can ensure compliance with regulations, foster trust with customers, safeguard their operations, and strengthen their market position. This approach not only helps organizations meet their legal obligations but also enhances their reputation and competitive positioning. You can find the original publication on our website: https://lnkd.in/ep-9VfQ8 A special thanks to all the contributing Partners and Associated Partners: Atos, CERT-In, Eviden, IBM, Infineon Technologies, Microsoft, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NXP Semiconductors, Bosch, Siemens, TÜV SÜD #SecuritybyDefault #CharterofTrust #CyberRegulation #KnowledgeSharing

What a start to the busiest week of the year at the Charter of Trust. Today the Board of Directors, the highest decision-making body of the alliance, came together in Munich to discuss the achievements from last year and lay the foundation of the future of the Charter of Trust.   The Partners thanked Chairwoman Natalia Oropeza for her great leadership during a highly successful year bringing to live the new internal structure with the four working groups and smoothly integrating new Partners and Associated Partners. Externally, the Charter of Trust also had a great time with lots of media engagement, conferences, panel discussions, and events throughout the year.   Going forward, the Charter of Trust will for the first time be co-chaired with Dr Sumit Chanda, Chief Operating Office at Atos and Ralf Schneider, Head of Cybersecurity at Allianz taking over from Natalia. We congratulate both for an excellent presentation of their vision and mission for the next year. Putting resilient ecosystems, harmonised frameworks and cybersecurity education together promises to be an exciting mix for 2025. Special thanks to Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at #MSC, for taking the time and giving a great impulse presentation about the current threat landscape and what values the Charter of Trust adds to global solutions.    #BoardOfDirectors #CharterofTrust #Chairmanship #Vision2025

Bridging the Regulatory Gap in Cybersecurity is possible - let's talk about it🌐 The second edition of our CyberTrust Talk was a resounding success with more than 80 people joining us in person and online at the Microsoft Center in Brussels! It was an honor for the Charter of Trust to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and cybersecurity experts for a deep dive into the challenges and solutions around global cybersecurity regulations.   💡 Key Takeaways & Insights from Our Experts:   🌍 Christiane Kirketerp de Viron, Acting Director for Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity, European Commission, reaffirmed the Commission’s focus on implementing NIS2 and CRA, acknowledging concerns about practical compliance challenges. She encouraged businesses to share implementation challenges and called for streamlined cyber incident reporting.    📢 Jeremy Rollison, Director of EU Government Affairs, Microsoft, highlighted the importance of regulatory harmonization, particularly in incident reporting, and called on both public and private sector actors to drive international alignment on compliance in cybersecurity.   🔒 Paul Timmers, Research Associate, University of Oxford, called for an integrated approach to cybersecurity policy, stressing that cybersecurity is not just a tech issue but also an economic and geopolitical one. He underscored the importance of standardization for harmonizing product assurance levels and emphasized the EU’s need to strengthen multilateral cooperation and cyber diplomacy.   🏛️ Jean-Marc Leclerc, Head of EU Policy, IBM, framed cybersecurity as a competitiveness issue, advocating for a reduction in regulatory burdens and clearer interpretations of existing regulations. He also raised concerns about regulatory overlap in incident reporting, which increases paperwork, and suggested leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity while preparing for post-quantum cryptography challenges.   🔐 Sudhir Ethiraj, Global Head of Cybersecurity Office, TÜV SÜD, emphasized the need for security by default, ensuring security and privacy are embedded at both process and organizational levels. He also addressed the varying understanding of cyber regulations across industries and touched on trustworthiness in AI and the push for a common certification approach across EU and national regulations.   👏 A huge thank you to our esteemed guests and to our great moderator Dr Sumit Chanda, Group CISO at Eviden for an engaging and active panel discussion. The collaboration, expertise, and thought leadership in the room made this event truly impactful.   Let’s keep the momentum going at the upcoming #MCSC and #MSC events in February towards a more aligned, secure, and resilient cybersecurity community

Join Us at our CyberTrust Talk lunch event in Brussels! 🔒 The CyberTrust Talk is back for its second edition! This year's theme: "Bridging the Regulatory Gap - Industry challenges and solutions for aligned cybersecurity regulations globally." 📅 When: Tuesday, January 28, 12-14 CET 📍 Where: Microsoft Center Brussels, Rue Montoyer 51 💡 Why attend? Hear from top experts like @Christiane Kirketerp de Viron (EU Commission), @Paul Timmers (Oxford University), @Jean-Marc Leclerc and @Sudhir Ethiraj. With an introduction from @Jeremy Rollison and moderated by @Sumit Gain insights on the concrete implementation and compliance challenges faced by industries due to sometimes diverging regulatory requirements and the efforts needed to harmonise cybersecurity regulations. at a global level. Network with industry and policymakers that shape the future of cybersecurity. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eTi_hmYB #CyberTrustTalk #PolicyHarmonization #CharterOfTrust #cybersecurity

REMINDER to join us at our CyberTrust Talk lunch event in Brussels! 🔒 The CyberTrust Talk is back for its second edition! This year's theme: "Bridging the Regulatory Gap - Industry challenges and solutions for aligned cybersecurity regulations globally." 📅 When: Tuesday, January 28, 12-14 CET 📍 Where: Microsoft Center Brussels, Rue Montoyer 51 Why attend? 💡 Hear from top experts like Christiane Kirketerp de Viron (EU Commission), Paul Timmers (Oxford University), Jean-Marc Leclerc (IBM) and Sudhir Ethiraj (TÜV SÜD). With an introduction from Jeremy Rollison (Microsoft) and moderated by Dr Sumit Chanda (Eviden) 💡 Gain insights on the concrete implementation and compliance challenges faced by industries due to sometimes diverging regulatory requirements and the efforts needed to harmonise cybersecurity regulations. at a global level. 💡 Network with industry and policymakers that shape the future of cybersecurity. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eTi_hmYB #CyberTrustTalk #PolicyHarmonization #CharterOfTrust

Join Us at the CyberTrust Talk in Brussels! 🔒 After the success of the first event, the CyberTrust Talk is back for its second edition - bringing together experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to tackle some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity. This year's theme is "Bridging the Regulatory Gap - Industry challenges and solutions for aligned cybersecurity regulations globally".   🌐 What’s on the agenda? We’ll dive into real-world case studies and actionable solutions to bridge the regulatory gap across the Atlantic. Expect engaging conversations on how we can achieve better harmonization of cybersecurity frameworks to address global industry challenges.   💡 Why attend? This is your chance to connect with thought leaders, hear insightful perspectives from top experts, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity regulation. Also important to mention is the standing lunch that is offered for the first half your of the event.    🎤 Speakers include: Christiane Kirketerp de Viron, Acting Director, DG CNCT, European Commission Angelika Niebler, Member, European Parliament (TBC) Paul Timmers, Research Associate, University of Oxford Jean-Marc Leclerc, Director, IBM EU Policy Sudhir Ethiraj, Global Head of Cybersecurity Office, Tüv Süd Ida-Maria Fallsen, Policy Officer, EEAS (TBC) 🗣️ Moderated by Dr Sumit Chanda, Global CISO, Eviden, and Chair of the GEE Working Group of the Charter of Trust   📢 With introductory remarks by Jeremy Rollison, Senior Director, Microsoft European Government Affairs   📅 Save the Date: Tuesday, January 28, 12pm 📍 Where: Microsoft Center Brussels, Rue Montoyer 51, Brussels   👉 Register now and join us in shaping a more secure, harmonized digital future: https://lnkd.in/eTi_hmYB   #CyberTrustTalk #CharterOfTrust #BridgingRegulation #PolicyHarmonization

As we close out 2024, we’re proud to reflect on the incredible progress the Charter of Trust has made with our Partners and Associated Partners. This year, we’ve strengthened our collective commitment to cybersecurity, enhancing digital trust and setting new standards for responsible technology use. Our shared efforts have laid the groundwork for a more secure digital world, with a focus on resilience and innovation.   Looking ahead to 2025, the Charter of Trust will continue to lead the way in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Our focus will be on expanding educational initiatives to build the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, further embedding security by default, help adapt to emerging technologies, and driving the development of robust frameworks for supply chain security. Together, we’ll ensure that trust, security, and innovation remain at the forefront of the digital transformation.    A huge thank you to all our Partners and Associated Partners for your continued collaboration and dedication. Here's to an even more impactful 2025! The AES Corporation Allianz Atos Bosch Danfoss IBM Infineon Technologies Microsoft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Munich Security Conference NXP Semiconductors Siemens TÜV SÜD Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) Canadian Centre for Cyber Security CEBRI - Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais CCN-CERT Centro Criptológico Nacional CERT-In Cloud Security Alliance Coalition to Reduce Cyber Risk (CR2) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Cyber Readiness Institute CyberPeace Institute Global Cyber Alliance Hasso Plattner Institute Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Shared Assessments Tecnológico de Monterrey Technische Universität Graz