The Cybersecurity Tech
Accord was first announced at the RSA conference in San Francisco, in 2018. As
a result, the conference, an annual cybersecurity landmark in its own right, holds
special meaning for the signatories of our group. We are always delighted to
participate in the events of the week, as well as host our own meetings,
provide updates on our work so far, and look ahead to the next year of our
collective commitment.
Two years ago, 34 companies
agreed to a short list of fundamental principles that we felt should underscore
how technology companies deal with cybersecurity, to help us have a more
productive conversation as an industry, as well as with the other stakeholders that
have a responsibility for securing our online environment. Since then, this simple
idea has sparked a number of exciting initiatives, from individual signatories
of the group, as well as collective efforts under the “Cybersecurity Tech
Accord” umbrella.
Perhaps the most
significant development since then, however, has been the evolution of on-going
conversations between governments, civil society, and industry on the
importance of cybersecurity at the international level – and a recognition of
the need to work together across stakeholder groups to combat escalating
threats online. Cybersecurity Tech Accord signatories not only participate in
these discussions at the United Nations, we also engage with individual
governments, as well as other international bodies, such as the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Similarly, we are incredibly excited
about our partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
(UNODA) and the UN Envoy on Youth to sponsor the Apps 4
Digital Peace
competition, which we hope will draw innovative, young minds from around the
world into this work. A summary of all the key initiatives we have worked on
over the past year is available in the annual report
that we are publishing today.
Moreover, we are delighted to report that the number of companies that support the objectives of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord has grown once again. We can today announce that 14 new companies have signed the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which brings our total signatories to 144 global technology firms, quadrupling the original number that launched this important effort just two years ago. Our new signatories include: 10Pearls, Aims360, Alfred Tech, Bankingly, Com Laude, Corestack, Cornerstore IT, Framework Security, Nap del Caribe, onShore Security, Schneider Electric, SecurityScorecard, Strata Information Technologies, and Switchfast.
“As a key player on
financial inclusion through technology, Bankingly has the obligation to meet
the highest standards of security. In this context, joining the Cybersecurity
Tech Accord is really important milestone for our company” highlighted
Manuel Gros, Bankingly
“SecurityScorecard
is thrilled to join a coalition of prestigious like-minded companies around the
world,”ecchoed
Paul Gagliardi, Head of Threat Intelligence and CISO at SecurityScorecard.
“We look forward to collaborating with other signatories of this
accord to promote sound cybersecurity principles, data sharing and unified
defense strategies”
By signing the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, the
new signatories agree to uphold commitments in four areas:
- Stronger defense against
cyberattacks by pledging to protect all customers globally regardless of the
motivation for attacks online; - No offense by choosing to not help
governments or other actors launch cyberattacks against innocent civilians or
enterprises, and protecting against the tampering or exploitation of products
and services through every stage of technology development, design and
distribution; - Empowering developers and the people and
businesses
that use their technology, by helping them build and improve capacity
for protecting themselves; and - taking collective action together
to establish new formal and informal partnerships with industry, civil society,
and security researchers to improve cybersecurity.
“Cybersecurity is not just
a technology issue: It is an urgent, strategic imperative for every responsible
organization and industry at large,” said Christophe Blassiau, senior vice
president, Digital Security and Global CISO, Schneider
Electric.
“Collaborating with our customers, partners and other industry leaders, like
the forward thinkers who make up the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, is critical to
securing and strengthening the digital economy. We look forward to taking part
in transparent, open conversations that will advance cybersecurity policies and
laws for the benefit of the communities and environments we all must mutually
serve.”
“We’re
pleased to be joining this community of businesses with a strong approach to
cybersecurity. At Com Laude we have a robust approach to ensuring the security
of our clients’ businesses through Domain Name and DNS related services. We
look forward to sharing best practice and working together with our new
partners delivering enhanced security options,” added
Gareth Jehu, Com Laude.
Later today, the
Cybersecurity Tech Accord signatories will come together to celebrate the
achievements made over the last two years. The reception will be
preceded by a conversation amongst the leaders of the group on the path
forward. We hope that if you are in town you can drop by and participate in
this critical conversation.
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