Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined the CHERI Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity in the digital landscape. The collaboration, announced on Monday 8 September, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the mission of the CHERI Alliance to promote and enable technological innovations and bolster security measures.
The CHERI Alliance is a global consortium that brings together 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 innovative technology provides a hardware-enforced solution to prevent memory safety vulnerabilities, which are often the root cause of cyberattacks.
The addition of Siemens, with its extensive expertise and innovative capabilities, will greatly enhance the efforts of the CHERI community to create safer and more efficient technological solutions. It will also help accelerate the adoption of CHERI technology in all processing systems.
Abhi Kolpekwar, VP and GM of Digital Verification Technologies at Siemens Digital Industries Software, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “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 organizations 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.”
Mike Eftimakis, Founding Director of the CHERI Alliance, also welcomed Siemens to the alliance, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Siemens on board. 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.”
The collaboration between Siemens and the CHERI Alliance highlights a shared commitment to enhancing cybersecurity through innovative technology. The CHERI Alliance operates through a dynamic collaborative model, driven by dedicated working groups. These groups play a crucial role in raising awareness about the benefits of CHERI technology and providing essential recommendations, tools, open-source software, and comprehensive documentation. This support accelerates product development and empowers developers, fostering a robust ecosystem for the widespread adoption of CHERI.
For more information about the CHERI Alliance and its initiatives, please visit the CHERI Alliance website.
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