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TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY IN

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Keeping data secure is crucial. By attaining IS027001 you provide assurance

to staff, clients and suppliers that your business information is safe

nformation is the life-blood of assure clients and insurers that “If you are responsible for any
Ievery business – and even more security of information is your
so if your clients have entrusted their company’s top priority. It’s also aspect of your clients’ data, you
valuable data to you. If vital data are a pre-requisite for companies need to take effective steps to
lost, stolen, corrupted or damaged, responding to many public service
you could be in breach of data and government tenders. protect their information assets
protection legislation and at risk of BOSS members can access as well as your own.”
litigation. information security specialists
It goes without saying that your with the industry experience and organisation, and then recommend, Benefits of ISO 27001
business could also suffer lasting know-how to design, develop and discuss and agree practical and ✱ Safeguards clients’ information
damage to its reputation. So, if implement an ISMS tailored to a realistic improvements to systems at assets
you are responsible for any aspect company’s needs. all levels. ✱ Demonstrates commitment to
of your clients’ data, you need to With an effective system in place, They will also develop a fully security and assures clients
take effective steps to protect their business data and operations will ‘documented’ system to company ✱ Opens up new markets
information assets as well as your be well prepared to resist accidental requirements, assist in implementing ✱ Facilitates winning tenders
own. mis-operation or malicious attack. any necessary changes, including ✱ Helps protect against litigation
Every ISMS is built to meet the training staff to use the ISMS, ✱ Minimises the risk of security
Get certified ISO27001standard and our experts conduct audits to ensure that breaches
Implementing and maintaining an assist all the way through to systems are fully implemented and ✱ Helps reduce insurance
Information Security Management certification by an independent advise on what the organisation premiums
System (ISMS) is the most effective body. So, what does setting up an will need to do in order to achieve
PAGE 32 way to reduce your risks. effective ISMS involve? Our expert ISO27001 certification. They can n FOR MORE INFORMATION
also recommend a UKAS accredited
will conduct gap analyses and audits
CONTACT PHILIP THOMPSON
By being certified to the
internationally recognised data to identify the current condition of certification body and be present ON: 020 7915 8377 OR
security standard ISO27001 you information security systems in your during external assessments. philip.thompson@bpif.org.uk
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