DUBAI, 4th November, 2013 (WAM) -- Etisalat has announced that it has received its report under the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402 Type II (formally SAS 70 type II) for its data centres, hosting business and managed services solutions.
Etisalat Managed Services Solutions (MSS) received an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate in 2012, however it has now been awarded an expanded certification which has increased its coverage to Etisalat data centres and hosting business too. ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is an international standard for the specification of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a model for best practice in ISMS, ensuring customer information is always protected. ISAE 3402 is a certificate in the International Standard on Assurance Engagements. Issued by the US-based International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, it provides independent third-party verified assurance reports on controls at service organisations, a process that gives customers confidence in such organisations? accounting abilities. Ahmed Darwish, Senior Vice President, Customer Service Engineering, Etisalat U.A.E., received the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate from Brian Baxter of Lloyd?s Register Quality Assurance at a presentation ceremony in Dubai. Khaled Al Shehhi, Senior Director/Managed Services Solutions, Etisalat U.A.E., received the ISAE 3402 report from Michael Green, the representative from Ernst & Young. The event was attended by Etisalat staff and representatives from the Managed Services Solutions, Data Centre Development, Business Solutions and Corporate Quality and Transformation departments. Speaking at the event, Ahmed Darwish said, "As a recipient of this certification, Etisalat offers a unique advantage to its customers. This is mainly due to the growing need of data security and compliance with international standards. This certification emphasises to our clients and stakeholders that we can provide them with uninterrupted business operations under all circumstances.""The whole of Etisalat?s Managed Services Solutions department feels proud that its processes and procedures for protecting customer information have been tested and proven to operate to the very highest international standards, giving peace of mind to our customers," Khaled Al Shehhi said. Michael Green, Ernst & Young, said, "We commend the effort and the commitment that Etisalat has demonstrated towards adopting and implementing the ISAE 3402 standard and other information security measures." Brian Baxter, Lloyds Register Quality Assurance, added, "Standards are an important means for companies to benchmark their performance and enhance the quality of the products and services they deliver to their customers. Achieving the ISO/IEC27001 standard ensures clients can select the appropriate security controls to protect their information assets."Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2013.
