British Airways Internal Memo Points to Security Outsourcing to IBM

British Airways was in talks to transfer part of the company's security services to IBM at the beginning of August 2018, while still keeping security operations services within the company according to a leaked memo on The Register's forums.

This happened a month before the company suffered a severe data breach between 21st August and 5th September, which lead to more than 380.000 customers payment card data being stolen after BA's apps and website were attacked.

"Internal and external reports undertaken highlight that further investment is required in cyber security across IAG to provide a group-wide strategic and proactive approach," said BA's Group IT Service Effectiveness Manager, John Hamilton.

The BA manager also stated that "We have therefore o... (read more)

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