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Information Security at Accenture

Protecting Accenture, our clients, and employees requires a laser-focused approach.

What we do

Accenture’s Information Security team provides the technical architecture, governance, operational infrastructure, client data protection and behavioral change programs to keep all data and information—for which Accenture is responsible—secure. The team, our processes and programs are 100% dedicated to fostering an overall enterprise culture where security is a top priority.

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Who we are

Governance, risk and compliance

Establishes and maintains cyber risk management controls, policies, processes and metrics to fortify Accenture's security posture.​

Deployment and acquisitions​

Leads client data protection, equipping client teams to identify and reduce risks. Embeds security controls in operations and acquisitions.

Culture and behavior change

Leads strategic initiatives to boost awareness and adoption of security practices that build a cyber mindset and help reduce risk.

Technology and operations​

Selects, deploys, and operates security technology for Accenture that monitors, mitigates and defends against vulnerabilities and threats.​

Strategy and emerging​ programs ​

Leads cyber strategy, oversees cyber regulatory compliance, third-party risk management, and programs to address emerging security risks.

Cyber incident response​

Detects and defends the Accenture network infrastructure against malicious cyber attacks and responds to cyber incidents 24/7/365.​

Awards & Recognition

Accenture Information Security received a 2025 CSO Award for innovative use of IT to deliver business value for the third consecutive year, with the Accenture Secure Behavior Score program recognized.​

Accenture’s "Infinite Scroll" and "IS Through the Ages" training videos earned Hermes awards for bringing Information Security to life through vivid and innovative digital media.​

Recognized by AVA Digital Marketing for excellence in advancing digital communication, Accenture’s CyberFest website enables employees to host gamified, multi-player information security activities from a curated learning collection.​

Accenture Information Security won a Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology category for the Accenture Secure Behavior Score.​

Accenture won a 2024 CSO Award for Advanced Attack Surface Management. The CSO Awards recognize projects that use security in innovative ways to deliver business value. ​

Accenture’s Information Security program achieved BSI ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and 27701:2019 certifications, highlighting our commitment to the highest standards for data protection and security.​

To protect Accenture, our clients and our employees, Information Security adapts and optimizes its risk resilience, addressing current cyber threats while preparing for issues tomorrow might bring.

Kris Burkhardt / Chief Information Security Officer, Accenture

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Kris Burkhardt

Chief Information Security Officer

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