HEAnet’s ICT Security Services Achieves ISO 27001:2022 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence
The ICT Security Services team at HEAnet are thrilled to announce that they have successfully achieved the prestigious ISO 27001 certification against ISO27001:2022 Information Security Management System.
This significant milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to information security. ISO 27001 ensures that our Information Security Management System (ISMS) adheres to international standards, safeguarding our valuable data and ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What is ISO27001:2022?
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard to manage information security. The standard was originally published jointly by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 2005, revised in 2013, and again most recently in 2022.
What Does ISO 27001 Certification Mean?
- It demonstrates our dedication to protecting sensitive information.
- Processes and controls have been rigorously assessed and audited.
- ITC Security Services are provided with additional assurance.
- ICT Security Services prioritise risk management and continuous improvement.
What does it demonstrate?
Attaining ISO27001:2022 certification illustrates continuing commitment to privacy, security and compliance for the ICT Security Services at HEAnet.
This certification means that the services that ICT Security Services provide comply with a globally accepted information security best practices standard. By continually maintaining this certification it further indicates ICT Security Services’ commitment to continuous compliance, dedication, and improvement of our security posture.
How did ICT Security Services attain this certification?
Achieving an ISO 27001 certificate involves a structured process to ensure robust information security practices within ICT Security Services at HEAnet. ICT Security Services followed a simple four step process towards our certification.
- Project Planning: Identified key stakeholders and who will oversee the process, set expectations, and managed milestones.
- Scope Definition: Determined the scope of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) which was services provided by ICT Security Services.
- Risk Assessment and Gap Analysis: Conducted a risk assessment. Considered legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- Policies and Controls: Designed and implemented policies and controls based to ensure data was secure at every step of our service provision in line with identified risks and threats we would face day to day as part of our service provision.
HEAnet’s ICT Security Services remains committed to maintaining ISO 27001:2022 certification, ensuring continual compliance, dedication, and improvement in its security posture.
For more information about HEAnet’s ICT Security Services and its ISO 27001:2022 certification, please visit the ICT Security Services webpage.
