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Hitachi Joins Anthropic Cyber Defense Program
Hitachi partners with Anthropic to boost critical infrastructure security using AI.
In brief
Hitachi partners with Anthropic to boost critical infrastructure security using AI. Hitachi joins Anthropic's Critical Infrastructure Defense Program to strengthen cyber defense for power, water, and transportation systems using AI. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Hitachi Joins Anthropic Program
Hitachi has joined Anthropic's Critical Infrastructure Defense Program launched on October 8, 2026, as a founding partner.
Critical Infrastructure Cyber Threats
Infrastructure systems supporting power, water, manufacturing, and transportation cannot tolerate prolonged downtime, making security measures difficult to implement.
AI Speeds Cyber Threats
Advances in AI significantly shorten the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, creating urgent need to redesign systems.
Program Uses AI Models
The program integrates Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude, into products and services of trusted system integrators and cybersecurity providers.
Hitachi's Role in Program
Hitachi will contribute by participating in working groups and sharing expertise in Operational Technology for critical infrastructure environments.
Hitachi's Recent Collaborations
Since May 2026, Hitachi has expanded collaboration with Anthropic through Project Glasswing and accelerated critical infrastructure security validation processes.
Hitachi Launches HMAX Cyber
In September 2026, Hitachi launched HMAX Cyber, an operational resilience service supporting business continuity in the AI era.
Hitachi's Cybersecurity Goals
Hitachi will enhance HMAX Cyber and strengthen OT products, including industrial control systems, to ensure safe, secure, and resilient social infrastructure.
In short
Hitachi joins Anthropic's Critical Infrastructure Defense Program to strengthen cyber defense for power, water, and transportation systems using AI.
