ISO 27001 Certificates for QIB

Doha, January 12 (QNA) - Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the largest Islamic bank in Qatar, has become the first bank in the country to achieve the benchmark ISO: 27001 information security management system certification for its alternative channels. ISO: 27001 is an internationally-recognised standard, which sets out the requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). The certificate outlines the rules for implementing, operating, and improving ISMS within the context of an organisatio s overall business risks, a press release issued on the Qatar exchange website on Thursday said. QIB s acting Chief Operating Officer Ahmad Meshari said: "We are proud to be the first bank in Qatar whose alternative channels have become ISO: 27001 certified. This is of utmost importance to QIB and its customers, who can now be assured that their financial information and transactions are being handled safely and securely. "In achieving this certification, QIB has demonstrated once again that it is mindful of the need for information security and independent auditing. This is something that we know our customers and potential customers will find attractive and reassuring. ISO: 27001 is a strong endorsement of our commitment to taking a proactive stance against security threats and breaches." QIB s general manager (personal banking) D Anand said: "Achieving ISO: 27001 indicate that all transactions and customer information, which are processed through QIB s ATMs/CDMs, contact Centre, Internet and mobile banking, and are handled in a secure manner." QIB achieved its certification from TUV SUD Management Service, a leading certification body based in Germany with worldwide operations. (QNA)