The Charter of Trust is delighted to share the news that its Partner SGS and its Associated Partner Graz University of Technology announced the opening of Lamarr Security Research, a non-profit and independent cybersecurity research center.
Lamarr Security Research will become the heart of the international Cybersecurity Campus Graz, opened by SGS and TU Graz in 2019, and sets a new milestone in the strong partnership between both institutions. The center is named after Austrian-born Hollywood actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, who inspired the world with her curiosity for novel technologies, and who pioneered the invention of secure systems.
As a cybersecurity research and development hub, Lamarr Security Research is going to make its results available to all, fostering open research and bringing value to society. SGS will be responsible for Lamarr’s business and administrative management and contribute SGS’s expertise in testing and verification. TU Graz will spearhead Lamarr’s research program with its experience in cutting-edge cybersecurity research. Thanks to this partnership and Lamarr’s plans to closely collaborate with start-ups and businesses, the research center will be an accelerator for transferring academic research results to industry products and services.
In an information society where computer systems influence almost all parts of everyday life, and where cybersecurity threats are increasing, security and privacy protection are some of the highest goods. SGS and TU Graz share the vision that innovation, privacy, and transpareny can only be achieved together through the highest standards in independent research, testing, and verification. With their joint effort, both partners respond to current challenges in cybersecurity, and reaffirm their commitment to create trust in digital technologies – the founding principle of the Charter of Trust.
If you are interested in the opportunity to partner with Lamarr Security Research, please get in touch with us or visit lamarr.at.
Stefan Mangard (left), Professor for Secure Systems at TU Graz, and Martin Schaffer (right), Global Head of Cybersecurity Services at SGS
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The Charter of Trust has kicked off its most pivotal week of the year with a high-level meeting of its Board of Directors in Munich. This influential gathering brought together key decision-makers to reflect on the past year’s successes and set the strategic direction for the future of global cybersecurity.
Under the leadership of Chairwoman Natalia Oropeza, the Charter of Trust has strengthened its internal structure, successfully integrating new Partners and Associated Partners while enhancing collaboration through four dedicated working groups. Externally, the alliance has made a significant impact, engaging global audiences through media, conferences, panel discussions, and key industry events.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Charter of Trust enters a new chapter with a co-chair leadership model. Dr. Sumit Chanda, Global CISO at Eviden, and Ralf Schneider, Head of Cybersecurity at Allianz, will take the helm, bringing a dynamic vision focused on building resilient ecosystems, harmonizing frameworks, and advancing cybersecurity education.
A special thank you to Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman & CEO of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), for his insightful keynote on the evolving cyber threat landscape and the vital role the Charter of Trust plays in shaping global cybersecurity solutions.
With a bold vision for 2025, the Charter of Trust continues to drive innovation, collaboration, and trust in the digital world.
Under the leadership of Chairwoman Natalia Oropeza, the Charter of Trust has strengthened its internal structure, successfully integrating new Partners and Associated Partners while enhancing collaboration through four dedicated working groups. Externally, the alliance has made a significant impact, engaging global audiences through media, conferences, panel discussions, and key industry events.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Charter of Trust enters a new chapter with a co-chair leadership model. Dr. Sumit Chanda, Global CISO at Eviden, and Ralf Schneider, Head of Cybersecurity at Allianz, will take the helm, bringing a dynamic vision focused on building resilient ecosystems, harmonizing frameworks, and advancing cybersecurity education.
A special thank you to Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman & CEO of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), for his insightful keynote on the evolving cyber threat landscape and the vital role the Charter of Trust plays in shaping global cybersecurity solutions.
With a bold vision for 2025, the Charter of Trust continues to drive innovation, collaboration, and trust in the digital world.
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Chairwoman Natalia Oropeza in Brandeins Magazine
We're thrilled to announce that our Charter of Trust Chairwoman Natalia Oropeza has been featured in the annual IT edition of the brand eins magazine!
In an interview with Dorit Kowitz, Natalia dives deep into the pressing issues facing the cybersecurity landscape, explaining how the Charter of Trust bundles the expertise of different businesses across several regions to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats. As Natalia Oropeza says: "We all win if cybercrime doesn’t win."
Here are three key insights from her interview:
🔑 Collaboration is essential: No single organization can tackle cyber threats alone. The Charter of Trust is a prime example that businesses nowadays are more transparent when it comes to attacks and that sharing information in this field can be beneficial.
🔑 Addressing the digital skills gap: The Charter of Trust is working to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by encouraging diversity and actively promoting opportunities for women to join the field.
🔑 Unified regulations: Harmonizing global cybersecurity standards will reduce vulnerabilities, helping businesses and governments combat threats more effectively.
The full interview is available here: https://lnkd.in/gRm6ZDGC
In an interview with Dorit Kowitz, Natalia dives deep into the pressing issues facing the cybersecurity landscape, explaining how the Charter of Trust bundles the expertise of different businesses across several regions to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats. As Natalia Oropeza says: "We all win if cybercrime doesn’t win."
Here are three key insights from her interview:
🔑 Collaboration is essential: No single organization can tackle cyber threats alone. The Charter of Trust is a prime example that businesses nowadays are more transparent when it comes to attacks and that sharing information in this field can be beneficial.
🔑 Addressing the digital skills gap: The Charter of Trust is working to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by encouraging diversity and actively promoting opportunities for women to join the field.
🔑 Unified regulations: Harmonizing global cybersecurity standards will reduce vulnerabilities, helping businesses and governments combat threats more effectively.
The full interview is available here: https://lnkd.in/gRm6ZDGC
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The complexity and urgency of this topic gathered a lot of interest, with 600+ attendees throughout the whole panel, which was composed of Jon-Paul Jones, COO at AZ Commercial, Firas Ben Hassan, GenAI expert & Manager of AllianzGPT at AZ Technology, Dr. Martin J. Krämer, External Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, and Dr Sumit Chanda, Global CISO at Eviden & Chair of the Global External Engagement Working Group at the Charter of Trust.
We are pleased to see Dr. Sumit Chanda from Eviden bringing in his unique CISO insight on what these emerging technologies mean in day-to-day cybersecurity practices and bringing in the Charter of Trust perspective on this topic as well.
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