“ISO 27001 is a rigorous standard that is consistent with what De Nederlandsche Bank expects from banks and insurances companies,” Paans said. “We have done far more within this certification process than just examining and assessing the information security. We also examined and approved the management of different processes within the organization in accordance with the ISO 27001 standard.”
“Among other things, we reviewed LeaseWeb’s general management, and more specifically the operational management of the hosting network,” Paans said. “We also assessed the stock management and the invoicing procedures. According to the ISO standard LeaseWeb has organized these processes properly.”
Risk management within LeaseWeb was a security aspect that Noordbeek IT Audit included in its assessment.
“Sufficient checks must be built in to ensure good risk management, so that you know where you stand at any time," Paans said. "And as an organization you need to be aware of all potential security aspects that can constitute risks, and organize your processes accordingly.”
The ISO 27001 certification offers security for LeaseWeb’s larger corporate customers, and also for e-commerce sites. “Corporate website hosting requires a structured and secure approach from a hosting provider, through fixed procedures,” said Con Zwinkels, LeaseWeb managing director. ISO 27001 is a continuous process, and LeaseWeb will be audited according to ISO standards annually.
“Continuity is extremely important in the assessment according to this ISO standard," Zwinkels said. "It guarantees our customers professional hosting, and gives them the security that their hosting is and will continue to be professionally organized.”
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