Semafone announces recertification for internationally recognised ISO 27001:2013 standard

Semafone, the leading provider of data security and compliance solutions for contact centres, announced that it has achieved recertification with the internationally recognised standard for information security management practices, ISO 27001:2013.

The recertification demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to best practices in data security as it continues to be the only IT security vendor to have attained all four of the leading secure payment accreditations: ISO 27001, PA DSS, PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider and the official Visa Merchant listing.

ISO 27001 helps organisations keep data secure by specifying the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving information security management systems and techniques. To achieve the certification, Semafone was assessed against the framework and guidelines of the International Organisation for Standardisation’s information security management system (ISMS). This included measurement by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) approved external evaluator of Semafone’s people, processes and technology against the ISMS framework.

“From my very first meeting with Semafone, I saw the passion and commitment to information security demonstrated from the top levels of management to all the employees,” said Ivan Uzunov, lead auditor, SGS United Kingdom Limited. “Throughout our auditing process, we observed a high level of information security awareness and compliance with best practices, in areas such as access control, network security and the use of multifactor authentication by all staff. With this certification, Semafone’s clients can feel secure knowing that the company handles their sensitive information according to the most rigorous standards.”

“The security of sensitive information has become a globally recognised priority – businesses cannot simply hand over their most important data to service providers without the assurance that it will be protected and safeguarded,” said Tim Critchley, CEO, Semafone. “Customers and prospects are increasingly asking for evidence that their business partners have stringent security in place, and our recertification on the ISO 27001 standard gives them the peace of mind that we maintain the highest levels of data security. We work with many global brands, helping them improve their own data security processes, and this certification demonstrates that we practice what we preach.”