The CHERI Alliance announced that the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) segment of Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined the organisation as a member to promote and enable a new level of cybersecurity in the EDA industry. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in CHERI’s mission to advance technological innovation and bolster security measures.
The CHERI Alliance is a global non-profit organisation that unites a diverse range of members, including companies of all sizes, academic institutions, individuals, government entities, and industrial associations. Together, they are committed to promoting and enabling the adoption of Capability Hardware enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) technology.
This technology is a hardware-enforced solution to prevent memory safety vulnerabilities, which are a major target of cyber attacks.
Siemens’ expertise and capabilities will enhance the collective efforts of the community to create safer and more efficient technological solutions, as well as accelerate adoption of the CHERI technology in all processing systems.
“Joining the CHERI Alliance is an exciting opportunity for Siemens to harness cutting-edge advancements in cybersecurity. We are eager to collaborate with other leading organisations within the alliance to drive the adoption of CHERI technology across industries. This transition from groundbreaking research to practical industry applications is set to boost the standards of secure and efficient computing,” said Abhi Kolpekwar, VP and GM of Digital Verification Technologies, Siemens Digital Industries Software.
“We are thrilled to welcome Siemens on board,” added Mike Eftimakis, Founding Director of the CHERI Alliance. “Their industry expertise, global reach and innovative approach will be invaluable as we help developers adopt CHERI technology. Developed through 15 years of pioneering research, this technology is now ready for integration into industry applications to significantly enhance their cybersecurity.”
This collaboration emphasises a shared commitment to enhancing cybersecurity through technology. The CHERI Alliance operates through a dynamic collaborative model driven by dedicated working groups. These groups play a critical role in raising awareness about the benefits of CHERI technology, providing essential recommendations, tools, open-source software, and extensive documentation.
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