Banglalink obtains ISO 27001:2013 certificate
Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications services providers in Bangladesh, has obtained the ISO27001:2013 certificate, an international standard certification for information security.
The certification was awarded to Banglalink by Bereau Veritus, a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. The achievement was recognized by Erik Aas, chief executive officer, Banglalink, and top leadership members of the organisation, including Huseyin Turker, chief technology and Information Officer and Tahrul Amin, technology governance and cyber security deputy director, Banglalink.
The ISO27001:2013 certification is an auditable international standard that defines the requirements of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), which is a set of policies, procedures, processes, and systems that manage information security risks, reads a press release.
The certification process includes a comprehensive risk assessment and management programme that helps organizations meet regulatory standards, reducing the likelihood of security breaches.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer, Banglalink said, "Cyber security is an indispensable part of our effort in providing quality digital services to Banglalink customers. This prestigious recognition is reflective of the highest level of cyber security maintained at our organization and demonstrates Banglalink's pioneering role as a digital operator in Bangladesh."
A representative from Certification Body, Bereau Veritus, said, "Achieving ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that Banglalink follows the best information security management practices to protect their customers, clients & supplier's interests. This will help to have a more effective security posture and efficient processes to reduce risk and cyber-attacks"