We are delighted to announce that Element, including all of its subsidiaries, has successfully obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, issued by Prescient Security LLC. This certification was achieved on our first attempt, and in a very short period of time, which is a testament to our commitment to the security of our products and operations.
Security is always at the forefront of everything we do at Element. We’re continually striving to enhance our methods for handling sensitive data and ensuring that everyone in the company follows best practices for information security management.
While we've held the UK’s Cyber Essentials Plus certification for several years, we wanted to demonstrate Element's commitment to data security through an international standard.
Given the growing number, complexity, and scale of cyber-attacks, we recognised the need for a standardised approach to managing our risks, with a focus on information security. This approach needed to be systematic and sustainable, and something that everyone we collaborate with could easily implement.
ISO 27001:2022, developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), is the globally recognised standard for auditing and establishing criteria for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). An ISMS encompasses policies, procedures, processes, and systems to manage information security risks, prioritising confidentiality, integrity, and transparency.
Adhering to ISO 27001 ensures we protect against and manage current and future information security risks systematically. It provides even more assurance to our customers that we are committed to security and that we are continuously investing in the improvement of our products and services.
Certification allows us to showcase our well-defined, actively monitored best-practice information security processes, including secure software development and application security. This ensures the protection of confidential and sensitive information, safe information exchange, and minimises risk exposure. Moreover, it cultivates a culture of information security within the organisation, which we can also share with customers. External auditors conduct periodic reviews of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), at least annually, offering their expert opinion on its correct functioning for the level of security we aim to achieve, providing peace of mind all around.
This constant vigilance enables us to fine-tune our practices, promoting ongoing improvement and further fortifying our security measures.
Stay tuned for more updates on our compliance journey as we continue to prioritise your organisation’s data safety and confidentiality.
