Smiths Detection Meets Customer Demand for ISO 27001
05 October 2018 - 1:16AM
Business Wire
ISO 27001 certification for key Wiesbaden
site with more to follow
Smiths Detection has gained ISO 27001 certification for its key
Wiesbaden site. In the face of increasing data breaches, this
clearly demonstrates compliance with the most rigorous data
security standards and a commitment to keep customer data safe.
2017 was the worst year on record for reported data breaches
with figures up over 24% on the previous year*. Such dramatic
increases make it essential for businesses to intensify their
efforts to mitigate these threats. “With customers including 45
Fortune 500 companies and five of the top six US banks, it is
important to substantiate our adherence to critical information
security standards,” explained Matt Clark, VP Technology &
Product Development, Smiths Detection. “Data security is a pressing
issue for all our customers and we are committed to providing the
highest levels of protection.”
Internationally recognised and respected, ISO 27001 establishes
a security framework and demands consistent implementation of
controls and processes, along with adherence to a risk management
programme which is a vital component of every ISMS. According to an
IT Governance survey**, 76% of companies are regularly or
occasionally asked to provide evidence of ISO 27001 certification –
a strong indication of the growing importance of information
security in this highly interconnected world.
Certification undoubtedly engenders confidence amongst
customers, ensuring ongoing compliance and improvement via an
obligatory annual review. “Customers can be confident that we will
maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability and privacy when
handling their data, not just today, but on a continuing basis,”
added Matt Clark.
Smiths Detection achieved ISO 27001 certification following its’
first Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit in July
this year. Plans are underway to roll out compliance across all its
international production facilities. It is the first Division
within the Smiths Group to gain this standard.
*Ref: Infosecurity Magazine, Year End 2017 Data Breach QuickView
reportDownload the Year End 2017 Data Breach Quick View Report
**Ref: ISO 27001 Global Report
2016https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/download/ISO27001-Global-Report-2016.pdf
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