Security Bank Corp. received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification by The British Standards Institution (BSI) at an awarding ceremony at Security Bank Centre in Makati City on Sept. 21, 2023—making it the first local bank to attain the upgraded Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification.
Adopting the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001:2022 certification standards, BSI evaluated the bank’s information security risks in order to determine and implement a comprehensive suite of information security controls within the overall framework of a coherent management system.
“The ISO 27001:2022 certification is more than just a recognition; it’s a reflection of our Bank’s culture of continuous improvement and our proactive approach to managing risks in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It underscores our promise to uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, ensuring trust and confidence in our services,” said Lucose Eralil, Security Bank’s executive vice president and enterprise technology and operations segment head.
Security Bank’s certification was awarded by BSI, one of the world’s leading standards bodies and founding member of ISO. Founded in 1901, BSI helps organizations globally through standards creation, system certification, supplier verification, and training activities to manage risk, reduce costs, and ensure sustainability.
“Included in Security Bank’s journey towards innovation is the ongoing effort to guarantee and maximize safety and security to all its stakeholders. As a financial institution who complied with the recently updated ISO/ IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System, Security Bank continues to build trust and exceed values for their customers,” said BSI.
The Bank’s attainment of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification comes as the organization moves forward in its BetterBanking eXperience digital transformation journey. The program aims elevate its banking services for retail, corporate, commercial, and MSME clients with seamless, omni-channel customer experiences, enabled by a future-proof common technology stack. With an increased focus on digitalization, Security Bank takes a proactive approach to information and cybersecurity.
“Today, the stakes have never been higher. Digital transformation across the banking and financial services industry is moving at breakneck speed. More and more customers are transacting online across various digital channels, potentially putting their sensitive information at risk. Our Bank’s ISO27001:2022 certification is further proof of our forward-thinking dedication to safeguarding our customers’ information,” said Albert Dela Cruz, first vice president and information security head at Security Bank.
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