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Equifax CISO Details Post-Breach Cybersecurity & Cloud Transformation
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
What
Following its 2017 data breach, Equifax underwent a $3 billion technological and security transformation, shifting to a cloud-native infrastructure and embedding security across all processes. This initiative, driven by leadership commitment, aimed to rebuild trust and establish the company as a security leader, marking a significant industry shift post-breach.
Where
Equifax, a multinational credit reporting agency, with specific mentions of its operations in Continental Europe and Spain.
When
The original breach occurred in 2017; the transformation has been ongoing for approximately seven years, with cloud migration recently completed in Spain.
Key Factors
- •Equifax invested nearly $3 billion in a complete overhaul of its technology and security platforms, migrating over 300 systems to a cloud-native architecture built with Google Cloud.
- •The company adopted the NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks as foundational to its strategy, integrating security into all processes and reducing legacy systems to zero.
- •A 360-degree security culture was fostered, with CEO commitment to transparency and employee bonuses tied to security performance, emphasizing collective responsibility.
Takeaways
- →Organizations should prioritize proactive, leadership-driven investment in cybersecurity and cloud-native architectures to prevent breaches and build resilience.
- →Implementing a holistic security culture that includes employee incentives and transparency is crucial for regaining and maintaining customer trust post-incident.
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