PwC

01. Findings

PwC maintains a security incident tracking system for PwC Data, documenting incident details, data affected, and remediation actions. The firm supports investigations by law enforcement or regulatory authorities and has procedures for risk assessments and treatments. PwC's cybersecurity practice helps clients navigate regulations like NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, and AI Act. However, a recent MOVEit-related cyber attack on PwC has been reported, with the Clop ransomware gang announcing the release of stolen data on a new website. This incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the firm's data security despite its robust advisory services.

02. Events

• [leadership] FY27 Global Leadership Team appointments

  PwC announced planned transitions within its Global Leadership Team, effective July 1, 2026, including the appointment of Wes Bricker as Global Chief Risk and Regulatory Officer and Alison Statham as Global General Counsel.

  Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 AM · Source

• [legal] PwC to Pay $166 Million and Accept Audit Ban to Settle Evergrande Probe

  Hong Kong regulators imposed a $166M fine and a six-month suspension on new listed clients to settle an audit probe, alongside a civil lawsuit.

  Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 AM · Source

• [breach] Australian fallout from massive cyber breach that caught PwC

  PwC was swept up in a global cybersecurity breach involving widely used file-sharing software exploited by Russian-linked cybercriminals, with fallout expected to grow in Australia.

  - · Source

• [breach] MOVEit-related data breach

  The Clop ransomware gang announced the release of stolen data from PwC on a new website with a .com domain following a MOVEit-related cyber attack.

Deterministic outside-in checks run directly against the vendor's domain - not inferred from press or marketing pages.

Last observed: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM

• TLS certificate

  Certificate expires in 53 days

  lowPass

• Security headers

  4/6 security headers present

  mediumFail

• Email authentication (SPF / DMARC)

04. Company

PwC is a global professional services network providing audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals, and consulting services. The firm operates through member firms that are separate legal entities within the PwC network. Headquartered in London, England, PwC employs approximately 364,000 to 370,000 people across 136 countries and 137 territories. The firm generates significant revenue, estimated at $55.4 billion in 2024. PwC positions itself as a tech-forward, people-empowered network helping clients build trust and reinvent their operations. The firm serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, insurance, real estate, and financial services.

05. Product

PwC offers a comprehensive suite of professional services including audit and assurance, tax advisory, risk advisory, management consulting, and legal services. The firm also provides specialized cybersecurity and privacy advisory services, helping clients assess, build, and manage their cybersecurity capabilities. PwC leverages a modern technology stack including analytics, data management, and identity tools to support digital transformation, cloud migration, and regulatory technology engagements. The firm's services are targeted towards businesses of all sizes and industries that require audit, assurance, consulting, and tax services.

06. Recent News

Recent news highlights PwC's focus on cybersecurity and digital trust, with reports indicating that only 2% of businesses have implemented firm-wide cyber resilience. PwC's 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights Survey emphasizes the challenges of a post-globalization era, including fractured alliances and disrupted supply chains. The firm also released its 2026 Annual Threat Dynamics report, noting a surge in identity attacks as AI reshapes the cyber threat landscape. Additionally, PwC announced leadership transitions, including the appointment of Alison Statham as Global General Counsel and Wes Bricker as Global Chief Risk and Regulatory Officer.

07. Dependencies

Fourth parties this vendor relies on - subprocessors, infrastructure, and integrations surfaced from public sources.

• AWS

  InfrastructureSource →

• Microsoft Corporation

  microsoft.com

  InfrastructureSource →

• Google Cloud

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• SAP

  IntegrationSource →

• Salesforce

09. Vendor response

Content in this section is vendor-supplied and does not alter Vendorisk.ai's risk tier or evaluation.

10. Assessment history

1. 8/19/2026, 10:30:27 PM · Elevated · 73

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11. Targeted questions

12. Sources

1. [1] PwC is a global professional services network providing audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals, and consulting services. PwC announces FY27 Global Leadership Team appointments
2. [2] PwC employs approximately 364,000 people across 136 countries and 137 territories. PwC announces FY27 Global Leadership Team appointments
3. [3] PwC generates $55.4 billion in revenue (2024). PwC - Wikipedia
4. [4] PwC was founded in 1998. PwC - Wikipedia
5. [5] PwC's headquarters is in London, England, UK. PwC - Wikipedia
6. [6] Mohamed Kande serves as Global Chairman of PwC. Network leadership, governance and structure
7. [7] James Shira serves as Global and US Chief Information Officer. Network leadership, governance and structure
8. [8] Alison Statham serves as Global Vice Chair and Global General Counsel. Network leadership, governance and structure