Canon increases its focus on information security through the launch of its PSIRT site

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Canon has launched a global Canon PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team) site for reporting product vulnerabilities in its consumer and business to business products, directly to the company’s cyber security team.

The company has always had a strong focus on product security and is now developing its process of working closely with the wider security industry to identify and address any vulnerabilities, including building out its security team. The PSIRT site acts as a central hub where product/service vulnerabilities can be submitted by third parties, to then be reviewed by the PSIRT team. To ensure the highest level of product security, the team will follow industry best practices to continuously improve product security levels, particularly to those using its business to business products and services.

‘The launch of our Canon PSIRT global site is the next step in the company working with the industry and its customers to showcase leadership in information security,’ said Quentyn Taylor, senior director of information security at Canon EMEA, who is a member of the PSIRT team. ‘We are investing in our team and working to deliver the highest level of product security by further immersing ourselves in the industry and addressing vulnerabilities in a more responsive manner.’

The company has put both product and enterprise information security under the same leadership, ensuring that all its customers experience the same high quality service. This move brings the internal security team closer to the third parties who are identifying vulnerabilities and introduces a human element to processing product security. With this launch, Canon is looking to grow its cybersecurity team with the best talent to continue delivering the highest standard of product security for customers.

To make a submission relating to Canon product/service vulnerability information, please visit: https://psirt.canon.