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as well as standard activities such as virus scanners, fire-
wall systems and access controls at both operating system
and application level. Further measures include internal
testing procedures and the regular backing up of data. A
security network is in place groupwide to ensure compliance
with security specifications. Regular analyses and rigorous
security management ensure high-quality protection. This
includes the activities of the BMW Group’s Security Opera-
tions Centre which is responsible for the security of
inter-
nal network communications. The Group’s core process
“Product Development” and the related IT infrastructure
have been audited and certified as conforming to interna-
tional security standard ISO . The protection of BMW
Group-specific know-how also plays an important role in
cooperation arrangements and relationships with partner
companies. The BMW Group protects its intellectual
property by ensuring that the relevant departments have
clear instructions regarding data protection and the use of
information technology. Information pertaining to key areas
of expertise is subject to particularly stringent security
measures.