TOULOUSE, France, November 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) continues to strengthen its global
security capabilities to address the evolving IT security needs of
its clients by opening a new security operations center (SOC) in
Toulouse, France. The new
center helps clients better manage the security of their IT
systems and detect and effectively respond to and remedy security
incidents, all while solidifying CGI's position as a cybersecurity
leader and innovator.
Cyber attacks on organizations' IT systems are increasing in
number and complexity. In its annual report made public in
September, France's national
cybersecurity agency, the ANSSI, noted a 50% rise in reports of IT
security incidents in 2015. Both governments and corporations are
becoming more aware of the need to transform their current security
systems and are taking steps to enhance their monitoring and
response capabilities.
According to the CGI Global 1000 outlook, business and
technology leaders across industries cite security as the number
two global trend to address within their organizations, which
includes adopting practices and technologies that:
- Modernize industrial information systems to strengthen
security
- Adapt to agile approaches for integrating security mechanisms
into plans and projects
- Prepare for upcoming enforcement, whereby beginning in 2018,
European regulations will require companies to implement continuous
monitoring to ensure individuals are notified in the event of a
data leak
- Integrate security into the expanding adoption of the Internet
of Things (IoT), which is increasing the number of connected
devices
- Increase connectivity of Industrial Control Systems
- Manage the growing pressure from users and businesses to adopt
the identification and authentication services offered by social
media companies
The new France SOC is part of CGI's expanding network of SOCs
around the world, with each SOC focused on countering today's
increasing security threats and challenges. The new
SOC delivers a full range of operational IT security
services.
"The opening of our first SOC in France is a pivotal milestone in the evolution
of our cybersecurity services as we strive to meet clients'
increasing and changing security demands," said Jean-Michel
Baticle, President of CGI's operations in France, Luxemburg and Morocco. "It's a demonstration of our
commitment to help clients navigate the complexity of today's
security environment and implement the right solutions to keep
their organizations and customers safe."
"Security is a top priority for our clients, according to
the results of the 2016-2017 CGI Global 1000 outlook,"
said Laurent Gerin, Vice-President
of CGI's Center of Excellence for Digital Transformation -
Industrialization & Innovation, who oversees the new SOC. "In
fact, 62% of clients consider security to be evolving from a
reactive and defensive need to a key competitive differentiator
within their value proposition, and it is no longer 'business as
usual' when it comes to enterprise security. Our new SOC in
France plays a vital role in helping clients increase their
security focus, investment and success."
To learn more about CGI's security operations centers,
watch this video.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent
information technology and business process services firm in the
world. Approximately 68,000 professionals serve thousands of global
clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas,
Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive
portfolio of services, including high-end business and IT
consulting, systems integration, application development and
maintenance, infrastructure management, as well as 150 IP-based
services and solutions. With annual revenue in excess of
C$10 billion and an order backlog
exceeding C$20 billion, CGI shares
are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).
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