To celebrate Infrastructure Security Month and highlight the need to secure critical infrastructure, the Charter of Trust hosted a Global Event on 15 November, featuring an insightful series of 3 sessions focused on Japan, Europe and North America. High-level speakers from major public and private sectors shared their insights with a common ambition: securing critical infrastructure collectively to address increasing cybersecurity challenges.
Japanese session: The Cybersecurity of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics & Critical infrastructure
How did the Japanese Government and NTT manage to secure the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? The first webinar gathered experts from the National Centre of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing committee and the NTT Corporation. This session was a great opportunity for speakers to present the lessons learned of one of the biggest international sport events and highlights key factors of success. Just three months following the Olympic Games, watch this session to learn more about the challenges that Japan faced and how the country delivered an outstanding event despite a high-level of cybersecurity threats. Speakers included:
- Tetsushi Yoshikawa, Deputy Director-General, National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
- Takeshi Tachi, Executive Director of Technology Services, Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic games (TOCOG)
- Shinichi Yokohama, CISO, NTT
- Yu Abe, Deputy, Advocacy & Communication, Security & Trust Office, NTT Corporation
European session: How to protect critical sectors from cyber threats ?
Cyber threats are one of the public and private sectors’ biggest challenges throughout Europe. The Charter of Trust had the privilege to host MEP Eva Maydell, shadow rapporteur on the Network and Information System Security (NIS) Directive, who presented the EU’s outcomes and ambitions to address the issue across Europe. Watch this fascinating discussion between EU institutions and main cybersecurity companies representatives (Atos, SGS and Siemens) and learn why trust must be at the core of digital transition to foster cyber resilience. Speakers included:
- MEP Eva Maydell (EPP, Bulgaria), Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
- Marianthi Theocharidou, Cybersecurity Officer, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
- Christian Paulsen, Product and Solution security Officer, Siemens Mobility
- Pierre Brun-Murol, Global Business Development Manager, Cybersecurity expert, Atos
- Willy Fabritius, Global Head Strategy & Business Development Information Security Assurance, SGS
- Jennifer Baker, EU Policy and Tech Reporter
North American session: building resilience in critical infrastructure
How to build resilience in critical infrastructure ? To respond to this fundamental question that cuts cross public and private sectors, Nick Rossman, IBM Global lead of X-Force Threat intelligence, asked the opinions of experts from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and leading American security companies (TÜV SÜD Americas Inc, AES). Join this thought-provoking discussion which highlights why international collaboration on cybersecurity policies matter and why working with like-minded partners through organisations like the Charter of Trust has become so critical. Speakers included:
- Kiersten Todt, Chief of Staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Michèle Mullen, Director General of Partnerships and Risk Mitigation, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
- John Tesoro, President & CEO at TÜV SÜD Americas Inc.
- Ryan Boulais, VP and CISO, AES
- Nick Rossmann, Global Lead of X-Force Threat intelligence, IBM
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Charter of Trust Welcomes Zscaler
We are thrilled to announce that we welcome Zscaler as the newest Partner to the Charter of Trust!
Zscaler is a leading cloud enterprise security provider helping global businesses accelerate their digital transformation by becoming more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.
With Zscaler as a partner in the Charter of Trust, we aim to strengthen global cyber resilience through trust – by fostering actionable collaboration between industry leaders, governments, and public-private platforms. Zscaler brings robust expertise and innovation to the table, making it the ideal partner to drive this mission forward.
“Zscaler is excited to drive meaningful change alongside our new partners, laying a foundation of trust essential for successful digital transformation,” said Sam Curry, Zscaler CISO. “In today’s world, the need for reducing inherent trust and default access has never been greater. To truly stay ahead of ever-evolving threats, we must unite as a coalition of practitioners. Cyber attackers aren’t taking breaks, and with advancements like artificial intelligence, quantum cryptography, and emerging technologies on the horizon, collaboration is the key to securing the future.”
“We are proud to welcome Zscaler to the Charter of Trust. Their focus on cybersecurity innovation and commitment to openness reflect our shared ambition to create a safer, more resilient digital future. Together, we’ll strengthen trust, transparency, and security across the global digital landscape.” highlighted Dr. Summit Chada, Charter of Trust Co-Chair and COO Group Security & Business Lines CISO at Atos.
“With Zscaler as a Partner of the Charter of Trust, we believe that we can strengthen the global commitment to secure digital transformation by combining technological innovation with the Charter of Trust’s collaborative approach to cybersecurity leadership.” Ralf Schneider, Charter of Trust Co-Chair and Senior Fellow and Head of Cybersecurity and NextGenIT Think Tank at Allianz SE, welcomes Zscaler to the Charter of Trust.
We are excited to join forces and work together to advance digital trust and security across industries.
Zscaler is a leading cloud enterprise security provider helping global businesses accelerate their digital transformation by becoming more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.
With Zscaler as a partner in the Charter of Trust, we aim to strengthen global cyber resilience through trust – by fostering actionable collaboration between industry leaders, governments, and public-private platforms. Zscaler brings robust expertise and innovation to the table, making it the ideal partner to drive this mission forward.
“Zscaler is excited to drive meaningful change alongside our new partners, laying a foundation of trust essential for successful digital transformation,” said Sam Curry, Zscaler CISO. “In today’s world, the need for reducing inherent trust and default access has never been greater. To truly stay ahead of ever-evolving threats, we must unite as a coalition of practitioners. Cyber attackers aren’t taking breaks, and with advancements like artificial intelligence, quantum cryptography, and emerging technologies on the horizon, collaboration is the key to securing the future.”
“We are proud to welcome Zscaler to the Charter of Trust. Their focus on cybersecurity innovation and commitment to openness reflect our shared ambition to create a safer, more resilient digital future. Together, we’ll strengthen trust, transparency, and security across the global digital landscape.” highlighted Dr. Summit Chada, Charter of Trust Co-Chair and COO Group Security & Business Lines CISO at Atos.
“With Zscaler as a Partner of the Charter of Trust, we believe that we can strengthen the global commitment to secure digital transformation by combining technological innovation with the Charter of Trust’s collaborative approach to cybersecurity leadership.” Ralf Schneider, Charter of Trust Co-Chair and Senior Fellow and Head of Cybersecurity and NextGenIT Think Tank at Allianz SE, welcomes Zscaler to the Charter of Trust.
We are excited to join forces and work together to advance digital trust and security across industries.
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September 29, 2025
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External Engagement
Contribution to the EU Commission Public Consultation on the revision of the Cybersecurity Act
The Charter of Trust welcomes the opportunity to participate in the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Cybersecurity Act. As a coalition united by the goal of strengthening digital trust, we are pleased to share our consolidated response and recommendations.
We support Policy Option 2, which focuses on targeted regulatory measures that address key challenges without creating unnecessary complexity. In this context, we emphasize the need to enhance the role and resources of ENISA, to ensure effective implementation of both current legislation and the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework (ECCF).
Our recommendations aim to improve transparency, collaboration, and efficiency across the EU’s cybersecurity landscape. These include:
- Introducing clear timelines for the development of certification schemes.
- Enhancing stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
- Establishing more structured communication channels between ENISA, the Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group (SCCG), and sectoral ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers).
We call for a stronger ECCF, one that is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with international standards to foster global interoperability and ease compliance for organizations across borders. Equally critical is the harmonization of certification practices across EU member states and the mutual recognition of certifications to minimize regulatory fragmentation.
The Charter of Trust advocates for technically robust, standards-based certification schemes, with well-defined roles and responsibilities. We also stress the need for clarity on the interplay between voluntary and mandatory certifications, particularly in relation to the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
To streamline compliance and reduce administrative burden, we propose a unified, risk-based incident reporting regime that consolidates requirements under regulations such as NIS2, CRA, GDPR, and DORA. This would not only simplify reporting for organizations but also enhance the EU’s overall cyber resilience. In addition, we recommend incorporating liability protections and grace periods for incident disclosure.
Finally, we urge the Commission to strengthen supply chain security by adopting a risk-based classification approach and establishing baseline cybersecurity requirements for ICT suppliers.
The Charter of Trust remains fully committed to supporting the European Commission in shaping a secure, resilient, and trusted digital future for Europe. We look forward to continued collaboration in building a cybersecurity framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, today and in the years to come.
We support Policy Option 2, which focuses on targeted regulatory measures that address key challenges without creating unnecessary complexity. In this context, we emphasize the need to enhance the role and resources of ENISA, to ensure effective implementation of both current legislation and the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework (ECCF).
Our recommendations aim to improve transparency, collaboration, and efficiency across the EU’s cybersecurity landscape. These include:
- Introducing clear timelines for the development of certification schemes.
- Enhancing stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
- Establishing more structured communication channels between ENISA, the Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group (SCCG), and sectoral ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers).
We call for a stronger ECCF, one that is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with international standards to foster global interoperability and ease compliance for organizations across borders. Equally critical is the harmonization of certification practices across EU member states and the mutual recognition of certifications to minimize regulatory fragmentation.
The Charter of Trust advocates for technically robust, standards-based certification schemes, with well-defined roles and responsibilities. We also stress the need for clarity on the interplay between voluntary and mandatory certifications, particularly in relation to the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
To streamline compliance and reduce administrative burden, we propose a unified, risk-based incident reporting regime that consolidates requirements under regulations such as NIS2, CRA, GDPR, and DORA. This would not only simplify reporting for organizations but also enhance the EU’s overall cyber resilience. In addition, we recommend incorporating liability protections and grace periods for incident disclosure.
Finally, we urge the Commission to strengthen supply chain security by adopting a risk-based classification approach and establishing baseline cybersecurity requirements for ICT suppliers.
The Charter of Trust remains fully committed to supporting the European Commission in shaping a secure, resilient, and trusted digital future for Europe. We look forward to continued collaboration in building a cybersecurity framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, today and in the years to come.
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June 19, 2025
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External Engagement
Advancing Regulatory Alignment at RSA Conference 2025
In the face of rising global cyber threats, over 50 CISOs have called for greater international alignment of cybersecurity regulations to strengthen defenses and reduce fragmentation. This message was echoed at RSAC 2025, where experts from the OECD, European Commission, academia, and industry emphasized the need for principle-based collaboration. The Charter of Trust, a long-time advocate for regulatory harmonization, continues to support coordinated, effective approaches that prioritize clarity over complexity.
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May 01, 2025
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