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October 29, 2026 -
Washington, DC, USA -- On October 27th, Siemens and the Charter of Trust brought together leaders and experts from government, industry and the broader cybersecurity policy community for a high-level dialogue focused on protecting critical infrastructure from emerging cyber threats, and to explore how government agencies can coordinate and cooperate with industry partners to build resilience and effective deterrence.
"Protecting critical infrastructure is a shared responsibility between government agencies – state, local, and federal – and private companies, large and small. Capabilities and resources vary greatly from one to another, and every organization has a responsibility for the resilience and hardening of our supply chain and infrastructure,” said Shawn Griffin, Head of Cybersecurity, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “To effectively protect our critical infrastructure in today’s heightened threat landscape, it will require coordination of unique, targeted defense plans supported by collective resources."
Siemens is a founding member of the Charter of Trust and global leader in secure IT/OT solutions, with more than 1,300 cybersecurity experts worldwide ensuring the resilience of its products. Working with a network of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end-users, Siemens has a deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape – not just in the US, but around the world.
As industrial systems become increasingly digitized and interconnected, the vulnerability of operational technology has emerged as a paramount national security concern. Individual organizations face the growing challenge of defending against these systemic threats alone. This convening provided a venue to begin envisioning a coordinated defense framework that bridges the gap between federal regulatory and executive bodies and private sector technology providers.
A core theme of the event was the practical execution of collective defense strategies. Industry experts and government representatives discussed scaling joint operational capabilities, allowing for faster and more transparent data exchanges regarding emerging vulnerabilities. Through continuous threat monitoring and open channels of communication, vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure can be pinpointed and patched quickly and comprehensively. Cyber policy and regulations must be fully aligned with the practical realities of managing heavy machinery and manufacturing pipelines.
Dr. Sumit Chanda, COO of Atos Group Security and Co-Chair of the Charter of Trust, emphasized the alliance’s role in turning collaboration into concrete outcomes: “The Charter of Trust brings together diverse perspectives from government, industry and the wider cybersecurity community across sectors and borders. Our strength lies in turning this exchange into shared priorities and concrete initiatives that drive lasting progress in cybersecurity and digital trust.”
The event reflected the mission of the Charter of Trust, established at the 2018 Munich Security Conference, to build trust and strengthen global cyber resilience through collaboration. The alliance brings together leading global companies and engages with governments and the wider cybersecurity community to connect perspectives and expertise across sectors and borders, creating a safer, more resilient digital world.
About Siemens
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $24.427 billion with 27 manufacturing sites across the U.S. and more than 50,000 employees serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
About the Charter of Trust
The Charter of Trust is a global alliance of leading companies and associated organizations committed to strengthening cybersecurity and digital trust. Founded at the Munich Security Conference in 2018, the alliance brings together organizations from across industry and technology sectors to advance cybersecurity through collaboration, shared expertise and joint initiatives.
Guided by ten core principles, the Charter of Trust promotes security by design, responsibility across digital supply chains, transparency, resilience and international cooperation. By working with governments, academia and the wider cybersecurity community, the alliance helps translate shared challenges into practical action that strengthens cyber resilience worldwide.
For more information, visit the Charter of Trust website.