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MONTRÉAL, Nov. 26,
2024 /CNW/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB)
one of the world's largest business and IT consulting services
firms, today announced it has achieved Microsoft-verified Managed
Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution status. By
achieving this designation, CGI has proven their robust MXDR
services including a Security Operation Center (SOC) with 24/7/365
proactive hunting, monitoring, and response capabilities all built
on tight integrations with the Microsoft Security platform.
"Achieving the MXDR solution status is an important milestone
that demonstrates our strength in combining expert-trained
technology and human-led services to provide clients with proactive
defence capabilities," said Ray
Daoud, CGI Senior Vice-President and Chief Security Officer.
"This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to evolving
our global cyber practices and security managed services
offerings."
"For our clients this status means enhanced security outcomes,
streamlined operations, and a robust shield against increasingly
sophisticated attacks," said Stuart
Forman, CGI Senior Vice-President, Global Technology
Operations, Canada. "This
recognition also underscores our track record of staying ahead of
evolving cyber threats by integrating advanced threat detection,
response, and remediation into a unified solution. CGI's MXDR
solution sets a new standard for managed security services,
providing organizations with the confidence that their environments
are protected by cutting-edge, fully managed, and continuously
monitored defences tailored to their unique needs."
"With malicious attacks on the rise, we understand security is
front and center for our customers. That is why I am excited to
congratulate CGI on achieving Microsoft Verified: Managed Extended
Detection and Response solution status," said Rob Lefferts, CVP, Modern Protection and SOC,
Microsoft.
"Their solution closely integrates with Microsoft 365 Defender
and Microsoft Sentinel and has been verified by Microsoft Security
engineering to ensure that it provides comprehensive service
coverage across the Microsoft Security portfolio."
CGI is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security
Association (MISA).
"The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association is comprised of
some of the most reliable and trusted security companies across the
globe," said Maria Thomson,
Microsoft Intelligent Security Association Lead. "Our members share
Microsoft's commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity
community to improve our customers' ability to predict, detect, and
respond to security threats faster. We're thrilled to recognize and
welcome CGI MXDR solution to the MISA portfolio."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With 90,250 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI
delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT
and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and
business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI
works with clients through a local relationship model complemented
by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform
their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024
reported revenue is $14.68 billion
and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).
Learn more at cgi.com.
SOURCE CGI Inc.
