BT has become the latest brand to join the CHERI Alliance, the group aiming to enhance cybersecurity through hardware memory safety technologies.

The telecom giant joins the group to shore up its security, with the firm previously suggesting last September that it identifies more than 2,000 signals of a potential cyber attack every second.

BT joins the group, which is attempting to drive the adoption of Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI), a technology architecture designed to shore up memory safety vulnerabilities, often a leading access point for threat actors.

The group said the telco “brings decades of expertise in network security and innovation” and will further strengthen its efforts.

“BT’s leadership in secure communications is unparalleled, and their involvement in the CHERI Alliance marks a significant step forward for our mission,” said Mike Eftimakis, founding director of the CHERI Alliance.

“Together, we can ensure that CHERI technology is adopted widely, making systems safer and more resilient for everyone.”

BT joins another big-name in Google supporting the Alliance, with other members including TechWorks, Light Momentum Technology Corp., and CyberWhiz, among others.

The project is also backed by the UK’s Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the National Cyber Security Center.

Dave Harcourt, chief security authority and automation director at BT Group, said: “As a global leader in telecommunications, BT recognizes the critical importance of securing the digital infrastructure that underpins our economy and society.

“Joining the CHERI Alliance allows us to work with like-minded organizations to push the boundaries of what’s possible in hardware-enabled cybersecurity.”