Global technology and professional services company Accenture has expanded its managed security services capabilities by investing in São Paulo, Brazil-based Tenchi Security. The strategic investment, facilitated through Accenture Ventures, focuses on leveraging Tenchi's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to enhance organizations' cybersecurity across the supply chain. Tenchi, recognized as a supply chain information management security company, offers a unique approach to providing a comprehensive risk assessment, addressing the increasing cyber risks associated with supply chain vulnerabilities.
Accenture, aiming to counter the growing threats of cyberattacks and recognizing the significance of cybersecurity within the supply chain, emphasizes the need for a holistic view of an organization's cyber risk profile. Accenture and Tenchi jointly present a supply chain risk management security solution, enabling organizations to identify and address cyber threats swiftly. Paolo Dal Cin, the global lead of Accenture Security, emphasizes the importance of embedding security at the core of businesses and across suppliers, particularly as recent cyberattacks highlight the vulnerabilities within interconnected networks. The investment in Tenchi aligns with Accenture's commitment to cybersecurity advancements, complementing its recent acquisitions and partnerships in the cybersecurity domain.
