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ISO/IEC 27001 certification for Absolute Software
23 Mar 2009
Topics: Information security, ISO/IEC 27001, Canada, Americas
Absolute Software, the Vancouver-based provider of computer theft recovery, data protection and secure IT asset management solutions has achieved certification to ISO/IEC 27001 Information security management for its production of IT operations for customers.
Absolute Software offers organizations and consumers solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. Working in such an environment, stringent IT management is a core competence and essential for customer confidence.
As such, a comprehensive information security policy is at the heart of the business. ISO/IEC 27001 provides a framework for an effective information security management system (ISMS) to support such a policy.
"As a provider of computer management and anti-theft solutions that are delivered as service (SaaS), this certification is an important demonstration of our commitment to the highest standards of internal security," explains John Livingston, chairman and CEO of Absolute. "Not only does the certification recognize our high security standards, but it lets our customers, partners and prospects know that we take the protection of their data extremely seriously."
"Our ISMS gives us a structure to follow in our technical operations, with all the benefits of consistency and predictability that come with best-practices. In addition, the confidence that the certification gives our prospective customers and partners enables us to move quickly through technical questions that may arise during the sales cycle or when making a business alliance,? points out Gareth Mason, vice-president of Service Delivery at Absolute Software.
The standard covers 10 detailed control categories including: information security policy, security organization, asset classification controls, personnel security, physical security, communication management, access controls, system deployment, continuity planning and compliance.
Absolute Software's certification to ISO/IEC 27001 followed audits conducted by BSI Group and recognizes the company's implementation of an effective ISMS that complies with one of the most stringent international standards.
For more information on ISO/IEC 27001, visit http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-IEC-27001/
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