HAMILTON, New Zealand – Gallagher Security, a global security technology provider headquartered in Hamilton, has achieved certification to the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard for its information security management system.
The company’s systems were certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and they have now been upgraded to meet the revised 2022 requirements. According to the company announcement, Gallagher Security’s accomplishment “builds on previous certifications under ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and reflects a continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security.”
The announcement says the transition to the 2022 version “demonstrates Gallagher’s proactive approach to evolving cybersecurity risks and dedication to protecting clients’ and stakeholders’ data through continual improvement and robust risk management practices.”
“Achieving ISO 27001 recertification demonstrates the strength and resilience of our information security practices,” says Mike Randle, Compliance Engineer at Gallagher. “Our customers expect us to meet globally recognized standards like ISO 27001 because they rely on us to safeguard their sensitive data. This certification provides assurance that their information is being managed and protected with the highest level of care, in line with best practices for risk management.”
Serving as “a rigorous and globally recognized framework,” ISO 27001 helps organizations manage and continually improve the security of sensitive information. Gallagher’s uplift to meet the latest 2022 version of the standard “has driven improvements across its systems and processes, further strengthening the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data,” the company announcement says.
“This is more than a compliance milestone; it’s a reflection of our long-term commitment to security,” says Sam Dowse, governance, risk and compliance lead for Gallagher Security, in the announcement. “As the threat landscape expands in complexity and scale, it’s important that we demonstrate to our end customers that we take data protection seriously. This certification gives them confidence that we are doing just that.”
The recertification “reinforces Gallagher’s track record of meeting international security standards and regulatory expectations across the globe,” the announcement says. It “forms part of a broader commitment to excellence that underpins Gallagher’s leadership in high-security solutions.”
