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 Management of the internal network of local security departments present in all the Group
subsidiaries and a centralized incident management system. This system gives Ubisoft an
overview of security.
 Assignment of project security analysts for our various business units.
In addition, internal and external audits are conducted regularly to validate various architectures and
technology choices implemented by Ubisoft.
Keen to always be in sync with technological developments and to meet the needs of its employees
and consumers, Ubisoft assesses, approves and supports the implementation of innovative solutions
while also complying with internal security policies and standards. Moreover, Ubisoft continues to
increase employee mobility through solutions that allow them to work with their personal tools while
still guaranteeing the integrity and confidentiality of Ubisoft data.
Ubisoft continues to adapt and improve its approach to risk management in order to meet future
challenges in an environment where technologies are constantly evolving.
1.7.3.5 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INFRASTRUCTURE FAULTS
The increased significance of online games means that well-functioning infrastructure and anticipating
its growth are becoming increasingly vital. Ubisoft is committed to providing the best possible online
experience to our customers. Datacenter operations are designed around an N+1/2N redundancy
level to ensure a solid foundation upon which to build a premier gaming ecosystem. Strategic
partnerships have been established to mitigate external threats and extend our gaming platform to the
customer doorstep. Fault tolerance and resilience concepts are practiced through the usage of a
mixture of internal and external cloud technologies in order to maximize capacity, while also allowing
Ubisoft to scale its infrastructure both up and down as demand requires. All this backed by a world
class team of experts positioned globally for 24/7 operations.
1.7.4 MARKET RISKS
1.7.4.1 FINANCIAL RISKS
In the course of its business, the Group is exposed to varying degrees of financial risk (foreign-
exchange, financing, liquidity, interest-rate), counterparty risk and equity risk.
Group policy consists of:
 Minimizing the impact of its exposure to market risks on both its results and, to a lesser extent,
its balance sheet
 Tracking and managing this exposure centrally whenever regulatory and monetary
circumstances allow
 Using derivatives for hedging purposes only
The risk management policy is described in the Chairman’s internal audit report through the Treasury
Department.
Additional information and figures on exposure to these different risks are detailed in Note 14 to the
consolidated financial statements.