ReachtheHighestStandard for Cybersecurity, Data Privacy andProtection a) Excel at Cybersecurity S ER N T PAR D AN RS E M O T CUS H T WI T S U TR 03a Cybersecurity is an essential business imperative for us, our ecosystem and the industry at large. Ourstrategy encompassespeople,processes,andtechnologyacrosstheoperationallifecycle. Wealignwith the NISTCybersecurity Framework, follow globally recognized standards1 and comply with certified ‘secure by design’ developmentprocesses,tosafeguardourdigital ecosystemanddeliversecureoffers, systems, solutions and services. • Complywith international regulations and coordinate with • Consider that cyber risks are purely technical issues or lawenforcement,whenrequired separate them from other enterprise risks • Assessandcontinuously seek to improve our cybersecurity • Assume that our suppliers, partners or external posture (and the cybersecurity posture of our ecosystem) organizations will manage cyber risks for us • Help our customers to improve their cybersecurity posture enabling them to strengthen security protection and evaluate risks stemming from suppliers by applying defined standards and frameworks • Promote cybersecurity through trusted and transparent information sharing; provide support against cyber threats and attacks • Collaborate with cross-industry organizations2 to secure value chains and strengthen digital trust • Provide clear communication and public statements on Schneider and its ecosystem’s cybersecurity posture, if required