Vendor dossier // accenture.com
Also known as Accenture plc · Andersen Consulting
Dublin, Ireland · Est. 1989 · 700,000-800,000 employees
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Last updated: Sep 4, 2026, 09:59 PM
Elevated risk
Conditional
Accenture is a global professional services firm with a mature security program, but it suffered a confirmed data breach in July 2026 involving the theft of…
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High
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Material findings
Accenture maintains a dedicated Information Security team responsible for technical architecture, governance, and client data protection The firm adheres to industry standards such as ISO 27001, CIS Sans 20, and the NIST Cyber-Security Framework for data disposal and security measures However, Accenture has experienced multiple security incidents. In July 2026, a threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code, RSA keys, SSH keys, and Azure access tokens, which Accenture confirmed and stated was remediated with no operational impact Previous incidents include a 2024 third-party breach involving employee data and a 2021 LockBit ransomware attack The exposure of source code and cloud credentials raises concerns about potential downstream risks to clients.
High · Security
Accenture Data Breach: 35GB Source Code Theft
A threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code and credentials from Accenture in July 2026. Accenture confirmed the incident but stated it was isolated with no operational impact.
High · Security
Accenture Confirms Security Incident After Hacker Claims Data Haul
In July 2026, a threat actor known as '888' claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code, RSA keys, SSH keys, and Azure access tokens from Accenture. Accenture confirmed the breach, stating it was isolated and remediated with no impact on operations or service delivery.
High · Security
Accenture Third-Party Data Exposure Claim
In June 2024, a hacker claimed to sell data of over 32,000 Accenture employees from a third-party breach. Accenture stated the dataset contained only three names and email addresses.
High · Security
Accenture Employee Data Exposed in Third-Party Breach
In June 2024, the same threat actor '888' attempted to sell data of 32,826 current and former Accenture employees, which was allegedly compromised in a third-party breach. Accenture disputed the extent of the data, stating it contained only three names and email addresses.
High · Security
Accenture Targeted by LockBit Ransomware
In August 2021, Accenture was targeted by the LockBit ransomware gang, which claimed to have stolen several terabytes of data and threatened to release it.
Moderate · Observed posture
Observed posture gap: Public status page
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[breach] Accenture Data Breach: 35GB Source Code Theft
A threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code and credentials from Accenture in July 2026. Accenture confirmed the incident but stated it was isolated with no operational impact.
Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 AM · Source
[breach] Accenture Confirms Security Incident After Hacker Claims Data Haul
In July 2026, a threat actor known as '888' claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code, RSA keys, SSH keys, and Azure access tokens from Accenture. Accenture confirmed the breach, stating it was isolated and remediated with no impact on operations or service delivery.
Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 AM · Source
[breach] Accenture Third-Party Data Exposure Claim
In June 2024, a hacker claimed to sell data of over 32,000 Accenture employees from a third-party breach. Accenture stated the dataset contained only three names and email addresses.
Jun 1, 2024, 12:00 AM · Source
[breach] Accenture Employee Data Exposed in Third-Party Breach
Deterministic outside-in checks run directly against the vendor's domain - not inferred from press or marketing pages.
Last observed: Sep 4, 2026, 09:59 PM
TLS certificate
Certificate expires in 147 days
Security headers
5/6 security headers present
Email authentication (SPF / DMARC)
How this vendor uses AI/ML with customer data - model providers, training stance, subprocessors, and relevant DPA language when publicly documented.
AI exposure tier: High AI Exposure
Accenture has a high exposure to AI, having announced a $3 billion commitment to generative AI and launching Accenture Edge to deliver AI solutions for mid-market clients [32]. The firm partners with Google Cloud to provide agentic AI solutions [32]. Accenture also helps clients scale AI assistants, such as for the European Commission [32]. The company's security policy addresses data protection and incident response for client data [17]. However, the recent breach involving source code and cloud credentials raises concerns about the security of AI-related assets and potential downstream risks to clients using Accenture's AI services.
37 sources · Generated Sep 4, 2026, 09:59 PM
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Executive Leadership Team - Accenture
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Accenture is a multinational professional services company specializing in IT services, management consulting, and digital transformation Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the firm serves approximately 9,000 clients globally and reported approximately $70 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025. The company employs roughly 799,000 people and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker ACN Accenture positions itself as a reinvention partner, helping organizations build their digital core and adopt AI technologies. The firm operates across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, and public sector, offering end-to-end solutions that integrate strategy, technology, and operations.
Accenture provides a broad suite of professional services rather than a single software product, categorized under Reinvention Services. Key offerings include Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song (customer growth and marketing), Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent. The firm also offers specialized AI and Data services, helping clients implement generative AI and data-driven strategies. Accenture Edge is a newer business unit focused on delivering pre-built AI solutions for mid-market companies in partnership with Google Cloud. The company competes with other large consulting and IT services firms such as Deloitte, IBM Consulting, PwC, and Cognizant.
Recent news highlights Accenture's significant investments in AI and major client contracts. The company announced a $3 billion commitment to generative AI and launched Accenture Edge to serve mid-market clients with AI solutions. Accenture also secured a multi-million euro contract with NATO for a secure digital enterprise program. Conversely, the firm has been in the news for security breaches, including the July 2026 incident where a hacker sold stolen source code and credentials. The company also reported record bookings of $80.6 billion in FY25, with AI-related bookings nearly doubling to $5.9 billion.
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Years in business: 37 yrs.
Accenture is a global professional services firm with a mature security program, but it suffered a confirmed data breach in July 2026 involving the theft of source code and cloud credentials. Although the company states the incident was isolated and remediated, the exposure of internal development assets and access keys presents ongoing risk to its extensive client base. The pattern of recent intrusions, including a 2024 third-party incident and a 2021 ransomware attack, supports an Elevated Risk classification due to the sensitive nature of the compromised data and the potential for cascading client impacts.
In June 2024, the same threat actor '888' attempted to sell data of 32,826 current and former Accenture employees, which was allegedly compromised in a third-party breach. Accenture disputed the extent of the data, stating it contained only three names and email addresses.
Jun 1, 2024, 12:00 AM · Source
[leadership] Accenture Announces Leadership Appointments for FY2024
Manish Sharma became Chief Executive Officer of North America, succeeding Jimmy Etheredge. John Walsh became Chief Operating Officer. Steve Ferneyhough became Chief Strategic Accounts & Global Sales Officer. Paul Daugherty became Chief Technology & Innovation Officer.
Aug 31, 2023, 12:00 AM · Source
[breach] Accenture Targeted by LockBit Ransomware
In August 2021, Accenture was targeted by the LockBit ransomware gang, which claimed to have stolen several terabytes of data and threatened to release it.
Aug 1, 2021, 12:00 AM · Source
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