Confirmation of the highest level of information and data management activities is provided by the certification awarded by the International Organisation for Standardisation – ISO/IEC 27001. Digital Gateways and AIS Gateways with their wide range of onboarding products are among the companies awarded. Why is it important to obtain this certification?
In the world of modern technology, information has become as much an asset as financial capital. It is essential to the running of any business. This raises the question of what can be done to handle it effectively and, at the same time, to ensure the security of each entity involved. After all, it is the basis of services such as KYC, financial and income verification, e-signature, which are widely used in banking, finance, insurance, telecommunications and other sectors.
The International Organisation for Standardisation ISO is concerned with creating standards for many spheres of human activity. The regulations are the quintessence of the knowledge of specialists in a particular field. Due to the development of technology and expanding areas of data use, there was a need to create requirements for data processing, storage and protection.
ISO 27001 was first published in 2005. It provides a set of best practices related to cyber security and data processing. The standards that comprise it are used by organisations around the world. For companies that use information collections on a daily basis, they should be the main recommendations to support their work. Based on them, it is possible to create a data security management system, i.e. procedures and strategies within an organisation. In 2022, an update to ISO 27001 emerged to respond to the changing needs of information processing and new threats to data, including interception by unauthorised parties.
There are a number of benefits for companies that have passed an ISO 27001 certification audit. Among the key benefits are:
Before a company gets an ISO certificate, it has to go through a demanding procedure. All areas related to information management processes and their technical aspects are audited. Organisations must demonstrate the diligence of their operations and the care taken to protect the information they process. It is worth noting that even after just receiving certification, the work related to a company's management system does not end. Businesses must continually review their practices and develop them in line with changing customer needs and potential risks.
The services offered by Digital Gateways and AIS Gateways make it possible, among other things, to verify identity, electronically sign a document or analyse a customer's reliability using open banking. They respond to the needs of the modern customer, who is used to dealing with formalities online. All these processes use a lot of data, which needs to be managed appropriately. Digital Gateways' information management system is backed by ISO 27001 certification. Their solutions enable service providers to complete complex transactions remotely while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of information.