Capgemini: Combining Cybersecurity & Sustainability is Smart

Consulting giant Capgemini is making the argument for bringing together the seemingly disparate areas of cybersecurity and sustainability.

The company has published a paper setting out how the two can work together, accompanied by a blog asking: “What if safeguarding your data could also help save the planet?”

Michael Wasielewski Jr, Global Head of Cloud Security Services, Capgemini, wrote: “In a time when both cybersecurity and environmental responsibilities are top priorities, blending these goals is not just a smart move – it’s a game-changer.

“Effective cybersecurity can enhance your sustainability efforts, while a commitment to sustainability can fortify your security infrastructure.”

It is a ‘smart move’

Sol Salinas, Global EVP, Capgemini, said on LinkedIn that there is a natural connection between cybersecurity and sustainability.

He wrote: “Combining cybersecurity with sustainability is a smart move. Capgemini’s latest insights show how sustainable IT and robust cybersecurity practices can work hand-in-hand to reduce risks while minimizing environmental impact.

“By embracing energy-efficient solutions and responsible data management, companies can enhance both security and sustainability, creating resilient systems that meet today’s ethical and operational demands.”

Safeguard data, save the planet?

Michael’s blog begins by exploring emerging cybersecurity trends and their impact on sustainability.

He writes: “Enterprises are now increasingly aware of the link between cybersecurity and sustainability, facilitating significant investments in both.

“Combining strong cybersecurity with sustainability efforts improves efficiency and resilience, such as through cloud migration for energy savings and security.”

He adds that AI is “essential for managing sustainability data”, though its environmental impact needs careful handling.

And he highlights several challenges that an organisation needs to address:

• Awareness gap: without a clear understanding of the interplay between cybersecurity and sustainability, integration becomes difficult
• Legacy systems integration: merging outdated systems with modern, sustainable technologies can be complex and expensive
• Financial constraints: budget limitations can impede the adoption of advanced, sustainable cybersecurity technologies.

Four questions for companies to ask themselves

Michael writes that the challenges lead to four questions that all companies can ask themselves as they endeavour to connect cybersecurity and sustainability.

They are:

• How can we share resources and use existing tools to have more sustainable outcomes?
• How can we build data intensive actions — log sources, log storage, metadata architecture or processing, as well as third party tools — to optimise efficiency?
• How can we be effective remotely in the event of a cybersecurity event?
• Can a shift to managed security services help reduce costs and achieve sustainability goals?

Capgemini’s approach to sustainable cybersecurity

Capgemini is among the market leaders in modelling and guiding the integration of sustainable practices into every facet of cybersecurity.

It works on the following four principles:

• Impact assessment: baseline evaluation
  Assess your organisation’s carbon footprint. Identify opportunities to modify cybersecurity practices and reduce environmental impact, aligning security measures with sustainability goals
• Energy-efficient solutions: seamless cloud transition

Securely transition from on-premises systems to energy-efficient cloud solutions Enhance cybersecurity while supporting sustainability by minimising energy consumption and operational costs.

• Enhanced remote support: efficient incident response
  Optimise incident response strategies to support remote operations. Reduce the need for on-site interventions, minimise travel emissions and promote environmental efficiency.
• Managed security services: reducing carbon footprint

Use managed security services, including security operation centres and managed detection and response. Optimise resources through shared infrastructure, lower energy consumption, and enhance efficiency via automation.

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