The RiskSTOP Group has achieved certification to the international information security management standard ISO 27001.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) recently carried out a full on-site assessment of RiskSTOP’s information security management systems. It found RiskSTOP to be compliant with ISO 27001, which is the only auditable international standard for information security.
RiskSTOP Group Managing Director, Danny Lillington, said: “It is part of our everyday activity to handle sensitive information linked to our clients and their customers. We understand that security of this information is vitally important, which is why we are delighted to demonstrate our compliance with ISO 27001.
“I hope this latest achievement will further enhance the confidence all parties connected with RiskSTOP have in our corporate governance controls.”
Danny went on to praise the RiskSTOP team who worked towards achieving ISO 27001: “The extent of the controls and documentation required by BSI as part of the certification process is hugely demanding,” he said. “The fact that we met this stringent standard at the first time of asking is testament to the hard work and dedication of those responsible for our information systems.”
ISO 27001 is a best practice specification developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is designed to help businesses and organisations throughout the world develop a “best-in-class” Information Security Management System (ISMS). BSI is accredited by ISO to carry out audits and grant certification in connection with ISO 27001.
RiskSTOP has recently published a brochure entitled TRUST, which highlights its Corporate Governance Controls in areas such as security, business continuity, health, safety and more. The document can be viewed at:
http://www.riskstop.co.uk/about/governance/
A full copy of our press release concerning this announcement can be downloaded at:
http://www.riskstop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/RS_27001_051011.pdf