Comparison Overview

Gilead Sciences

VS

Syneos Health

Gilead Sciences

333 Lakeside Drive, Foster City, 94404, US
Last Update: 2026-04-02
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Between 800 and 849
http://www.gilead.com

At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we're delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives. Social Media Guidelines: https://www.gilead.com/social-media-guidelines

NAICS: 541714
NAICS Definition: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Employees: 14,605
Subsidiaries: 10
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
1
Attack type number
2
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Syneos Health

1030 Sync Street, Morrisville, 27560, US
Last Update: 2026-04-01
Between 750 and 799
http://www.syneoshealth.com

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. We bring together a talented team of professionals with a deep understanding of patient and physician behaviors and market dynamics. Together we share insights, use the latest technologies and apply advanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. Syneos Health supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that cares for colleagues, customers, patients, communities and the environment.

NAICS: 541714
NAICS Definition: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Employees: 23,166
Subsidiaries: 17
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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Gilead Sciences
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ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
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SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
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SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
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GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
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PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
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HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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Syneos Health
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ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
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SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
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SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
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GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
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PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
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HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
Gilead Sciences
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
Syneos Health
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Biotechnology Research Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Gilead Sciences in 2026.

Incidents vs Biotechnology Research Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Syneos Health in 2026.

Incident History — Gilead Sciences (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Gilead Sciences cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — Syneos Health (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Syneos Health cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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Gilead Sciences
Incidents

Date Detected: 2/2025
Type:Breach
Attack Vector: Human Error (Mailing Error)
Blog: Blog

Date Detected: 05/2020
Type:Cyber Attack
Attack Vector: Phishing, Server Compromise
Blog: Blog
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Syneos Health
Incidents

No Incident

FAQ

Gilead Sciences company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to Syneos Health company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

Gilead Sciences company has historically faced a number of disclosed cyber incidents, whereas Syneos Health company has not reported any.

In the current year, Syneos Health company and Gilead Sciences company have not reported any cyber incidents.

Neither Syneos Health company nor Gilead Sciences company has reported experiencing a ransomware attack publicly.

Gilead Sciences company has disclosed at least one data breach, while the other Syneos Health company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Gilead Sciences company has reported targeted cyberattacks, while Syneos Health company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither Gilead Sciences company nor Syneos Health company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

Syneos Health company has more subsidiaries worldwide compared to Gilead Sciences company.

Syneos Health company employs more people globally than Gilead Sciences company, reflecting its scale as a Biotechnology Research.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds HIPAA certification.

Neither Gilead Sciences nor Syneos Health holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

A vulnerability was found in Nothings stb up to 1.26. Impacted is the function stbtt_InitFont_internal in the library stb_truetype.h of the component TTF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Published
Date
2026-04-01
Updated
Date
2026-04-01
Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 5.0
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
cvss3
Base: 4.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
cvss4
Base: 5.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read in VS6ComFile!get_macro_mem_COM. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Published
Date
2026-04-01
Updated
Date
2026-04-01
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain a stack-based buffer overflow in VS6ComFile!CSaveData::_conv_AnimationItem. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected product.

Published
Date
2026-04-01
Updated
Date
2026-04-01
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VS6MemInIF!set_temp_type_default. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Published
Date
2026-04-01
Updated
Date
2026-04-01
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VS6ComFile!load_link_inf. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Published
Date
2026-04-01
Updated
Date
2026-04-01
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References