Over the majority of this year, the Silver Cloud team have been hard at work reviewing, upgrading and rethinking the way we manage data – both our own and our clients. The pinnacle of this is achieving the ISO 27001 certification. It’s the gold standard of information security management and proves Silver Cloud’s dedication to data security and integrity.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is a certification given by the International Organization for Standardization which is an organisation that creates industry standards across a wide range of topics. Operating since 1946, the organisation brings together experts from all over the world to agree the best way for things to be done. The 27001 designation shows that Silver Cloud has met the international standard for information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.
This is what Ellie Weston, our Head of PMO and Compliance, has to say about gaining the ISO 27001 certification:
“Our new ISO 27001 certification shows our commitment to keeping client data safe with strong security practices and proactive risk management. It helps us meet legal requirements, builds trust, and gives us a competitive edge by following global security standards. More importantly, it gives our clients peace of mind knowing their sensitive information is protected, and thanks to our Business Continuity planning, we’re always prepared to keep things running smoothly, even in challenging situations.”
How this impacts Silver Cloud
For us, the ISO 27001 certification means opening up new possibilities for the future of Silver Cloud. Increasingly, the HR tech world is heavily data reliant and that will not change. Particularly with AI becoming such a widespread part of our daily work lives. In addition, ISO27001 being an internationally recognised standard means it will benefit all of our clients, from all over the world.
As professionals in this field, we need to be able to showcase our dedication to the responsible handling of our clients’ sensitive data. It also means that we have the tech and processes in place for better security. Now, we can move confidently into the future where data management is a critical part of the HR world.
How ISO 27001 impacts our clients
Past, present and future clients alike can rest assured that their data is secure with Silver Cloud. Our team, our processes and our technology are all being held to the highest standard of care and have passed the bar with flying colours. No matter how big or complex your business and your data is, the ISO 27001 proves that Silver Cloud is able to handle it with care and integrity.
Client data security is something that we take very seriously here and, now, we have the credentials to prove that.
Overall, we are extremely proud to have achieved ISO 27001 certification. Not only does it open up doors to who we can work with in the future, but it also gives our existing client base assurance that their data is in capable, secure hands. We intend to continue our efforts to maintain and increase information security management practices through process and technology upgrades over time.
