At KBS, ensuring the security of our information systems is paramount. Our journey towards achieving ISO 27001 certification reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in information security. Here’s a look at how we achieved this milestone and the ongoing benefits it brings to our clients.
Understanding ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard for managing information security. It provides a comprehensive framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISMS includes various critical components such as HR policies, operational processes, and IT system security measures. Importantly, ISO 27001 emphasises continual improvement, with annual assessments by external auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and enhancement.
KBS and ISO 27001
In 2018, KBS embarked on the journey to become ISO 27001 certified. Partnering with a security firm in Sydney, we laid the groundwork for certification. By March 2020, after a successful external audit, KBS was awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification.
Our path to certification involved establishing robust policies and processes across all ISO Annex A controls, including:
- Human Resource Security
- Asset Management
- Access Control
- Cryptography
- Physical and Environmental Security
- Operations Security
- Communications Security
- System Development Security
- Vendor Relationships
- Incident Management
- Business Continuity
- Legal Compliance
Transition to ISO 27001:2022
In 2023, KBS transitioned to the updated ISO 27001:2022 standard. This new version places greater emphasis on emerging technologies, including cloud security best practices and remote working security. It also provides more detailed guidelines for incident response and business continuity procedures.
Benefits of Being ISO 27001 Certified
Our ISO 27001 certification offers numerous benefits, reinforcing our dedication to information security and enhancing our service offerings:
- Client Confidence: Clients can trust in our robust information security practices, ensuring their data is protected from unauthorized access and breaches.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes lead to operational efficiencies, improving overall productivity.
- Enhanced Incident Management: Regularly tested incident management processes enable quick and effective responses to security incidents.
- Security Awareness Culture: Continuous security awareness training fosters a culture of vigilance among employees.
- High Client Satisfaction: Our certification helps us achieve high scores in client security assessments.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Our partnership with the Sydney-based security firm continues to support our security profile, ensuring we remain at the forefront of information security. Key areas of focus include:
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Ongoing monitoring for emerging threats.
- Policy Reviews: Regular updates to security policies to address new challenges.
- Secure Development Practices: Continuous assessment and improvement of development practices.
- Incident Response Testing: Regular effectiveness testing of incident response and business continuity plans.
- Penetration Testing: Frequent vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
- Internal Audits: Regular audits of internal policies and processes.
Our ISO certification is externally audited annually, providing an additional layer of assurance that our security measures meet client expectations and emphasize continuous improvement.
By maintaining our ISO 27001 certification, KBS demonstrates an unwavering commitment to information security, offering our clients peace of mind and confidence in our ability to protect their valuable data.
