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Industrial Security Consulting and Managed Services 2023

Accenture

Accenture has been recognized as a leader in industrial cybersecurity consulting and managed services for the second consecutive year. With robust capabilities and deep industry expertise, the company offers customers a comprehensive range of end-to-end security services.

As a global security services provider, Accenture generated revenues exceeding $6 billion in 2022. The company's security business encompasses four main sectors: Cyber Strategy, Cyber Protection, Cyber Resilience, and the cross-functional Cyber Industry business, which delivers industry-specific solutions. Accenture's security team has a strong presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Australia.

The Navigator Process

The Navigator analysis runs concurrently with the relevant WA research program and involves competitor, channel and CISO interviews as part of the evaluation process. 

Methodology

The vendor’s position in the Navigator is calculated through assessing several criteria. Inputs into the analysis includes collection and evaluation of open-source information (company information, industry events, news, blogs, social media platforms etc), sentiment analysis, discussions with the ecosystem (channel partners and customers) and vendor interviews.

  • Capability Positioning is an assessment of current product/services and an analysis of relative competitive strengths and go-to-market performance

    • Vision Implementation
    • Customer Operations
    • Technical Solution
    • Ecosystem Performance
    • Financial & Governance
    • People & Skills
    • Innovation
    • Infrastructure
    • Reputation & Brand
  • Strategic Direction is an evaluation of an organisation's medium and long-term plans measured against 9 criteria

    • Vision
    • Operational Strategy
    • Product & Service Roadmap
    • Partner & Alliance Strategy
    • Strategic Planning
    • People & Skills Strategy
    • Research & Development Strategy
    • Infrastructure Investment
    • Brand Plan
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