Success Story -The Scalers gets certified: ISO 27001 certification for InfoSec

The Scalers has received its official ISO 27001 certification. This is an important information security announcement that will be welcome news to the ears of both existing and potential partners.

With ransomware and other threats lurking, advocating best practices to staff wasn’t enough anymore for The Scalers. While security was always paramount, getting an official stamp of approval from a leading authority ensures commitment to information security. Being ISO 27001 certified means the business is now systematic in its approach, implementing state-of-the-art endpoint protection solutions and a robust ISMS to safeguard both its own operations and those of its partners.

What does this mean for us and our partners?

Obtaining this official stamp of approval from a leading authority represents our ensuring commitment to information security. Crucially, at a time when teams are distributed both throughout India — where The Scalers calls home — as well as the wider world it’s absolutely essential to have specific safety measures and protocols in place in order to ensure optimal business operations.

For our partners, they can have confidence in The Scalers to process their teams’ information securely, adhering to the strictest standards in the world. It’s of the utmost importance to us as a business that our partners are assured that their information is in the safest hands, and we’re fully prepared to act swiftly in times of crisis so that they can continue business as usual.

"With ransomware and other threats always lurking, advocating best practices to our staff just wasn’t enough anymore. Being ISO 27001 certified means we’re now systematic in our approach, implementing state-of-the-art endpoint protection solutions and a robust ISMS to safeguard both our operations and those of our partners.”- Deepak Arunachalam COO, The Scalers

If you’re wondering exactly what this certification means, specifically in the context of offshore development, then you’re in the right place. Let’s look a little more closely…

What is the ISO 27001 certification?

As more and more businesses are becoming open to the concept of building globally distributed teams, one primary concern that organisations still have regarding offshoring their processes is security.

Any business that meets the standard’s requirements can opt to be certified by an accredited certification body following the successful completion of an audit. According to the UK’s IT governance site, the ISO 27001 certification represents “the only auditable international standard that defines the requirements of an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a set of policies, procedures, processes and systems that manage information risks, such as cyber attacks, hacks, data leaks or theft”.

In simple terms, a company in possession of this certification has demonstrated it has defined and put in place best-practice information security processes. Of course, not every business chooses to obtain official certified status, but uses ISO 27001 as a best-practice framework for day-to-day operations.

What are the benefits of having the ISO 27001 certification?

From protecting against cyber attacks to making sure the company is protected against data theft — the advantages of having the certification are numerous. On a business level, financial and reputational risk to the company is minimised, and on a partner-facing level they receive the ultimate peace of mind that the organisation they’re working with operates at the highest possible standards.

For organisations transitioning from startup to maturity, the ISO 27001 certification can help you demonstrate top-tier security practices, giving you an edge against your rivals by placing your business alongside the well-known tech enterprises.

This certification represents a significant achievement for our company and demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality products and services to our partners. Through this certification, we have undergone a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that our products and services meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. As a result, our partners can have confidence in the integrity and quality of our offerings, which can help to strengthen our relationships and enhance their overall experience with our company.

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