Information security accreditation
GAD marks 6 months of ISO 27001 accreditation which recognises that we have successfully demonstrated good security practices in information and communication technology.
The Government Actuary鈥檚 Department鈥檚 (GAD) has just marked 6 months of having ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation. It鈥檚 in recognition of the department鈥檚 strengths in information management security.
The is the international standard for information security management. It was awarded by Lloyd鈥檚 Register for GAD鈥檚 information security management system. Lloyd鈥檚 Register is a technical and business services organisation and a maritime classification society.
Security practices
As the accreditation is the international standard for information security management, it recognises we have successfully demonstrated good security practices in information and communication technology. View and download the certificate .
The certification is proof of GAD鈥檚 commitment to ensure any cyber security risks are managed effectively, and that this is done to a specific standard.
Robust and reliable
Commenting on the accreditation GAD鈥檚 IT Security Officer John Grant said:
鈥淚 am very pleased that GAD has been awarded with this accreditation because it demonstrates we have a robust security surrounding our communication and technology services. The certification is an important acknowledgment of that, and it also shows that we have trusted systems.鈥�
Client confidence
This success means that GAD鈥檚 ISO/IEC 27001 certification can offer robust reassurance that after identifying any risks, we take the necessary steps to minimise them.
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