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Absa achieves ISO 27001: 2022 Certification

2 September 2024

Absa has officially achieved ISO 27001: 2022 Certification, the globally recognised standard for Information Security Management.

Achieving the ISO27001 Certification means that we’ve met international standards for quality, efficiency, and security in our operations. This is a significant milestone that emphasises our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our information assets, manage risks, comply with regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity.

Why this is important to Absa?
ISO 27001 is an industry standard which helps us demonstrate good security practices and further improve relationships with clients and give us a competitive advantage. Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a testament to our dedication to securing sensitive information and protecting our clients’ data. It means that our robust information security management system is now officially recognised, demonstrating our commitment to best practices in information security.

To quote Johnson Idesoh, Group Chief Information and Technology Officer ~ “To give you an idea, there are 194 controls that one must adhere to and be able to evidence are effective to gain the certification. After the multiyear journey we have been on with cybersecurity this is a moment that recognises how much we have achieved. There are no guarantees in cybersecurity. We will not relent for one moment in our focus to protect the bank and we will continue to mature our capabilities in line with the best practice anywhere”.

A big thank you …achieving ISO 27001 certification is a collective achievement, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Manoj Puri and his team in the Chief Security Office – the teams’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to security is evident in this accomplishment.

“Our story matters and I am incredibly proud of everyone in the Chief Security Office and our Risk partners, who demonstrated that the impossible can be made possible when a group of committed people come together to achieve a shared goal.” ~ Manoj Puri, Chief Security Officer.

Lastly, our journey doesn’t stop here. We are committed to continuous improvement – we will continue to mature our capabilities in line with the best practice anywhere as we strive to build a secure and resilient future for our Absa.

2 September 2024

Absa has officially achieved ISO 27001: 2022 Certification, the globally recognised standard for Information Security Management.

Achieving the ISO27001 Certification means that we’ve met international standards for quality, efficiency, and security in our operations. This is a significant milestone that emphasises our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our information assets, manage risks, comply with regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity.

Why this is important to Absa?
ISO 27001 is an industry standard which helps us demonstrate good security practices and further improve relationships with clients and give us a competitive advantage. Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a testament to our dedication to securing sensitive information and protecting our clients’ data. It means that our robust information security management system is now officially recognised, demonstrating our commitment to best practices in information security.

To quote Johnson Idesoh, Group Chief Information and Technology Officer ~ “To give you an idea, there are 194 controls that one must adhere to and be able to evidence are effective to gain the certification. After the multiyear journey we have been on with cybersecurity this is a moment that recognises how much we have achieved. There are no guarantees in cybersecurity. We will not relent for one moment in our focus to protect the bank and we will continue to mature our capabilities in line with the best practice anywhere”.

A big thank you …achieving ISO 27001 certification is a collective achievement, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Manoj Puri and his team in the Chief Security Office – the teams’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to security is evident in this accomplishment.

“Our story matters and I am incredibly proud of everyone in the Chief Security Office and our Risk partners, who demonstrated that the impossible can be made possible when a group of committed people come together to achieve a shared goal.” ~ Manoj Puri, Chief Security Officer.

Lastly, our journey doesn’t stop here. We are committed to continuous improvement – we will continue to mature our capabilities in line with the best practice anywhere as we strive to build a secure and resilient future for our Absa.