iYogi, a global provider of software and tech support services, has become the first consumer services company from India to achieve the ISO 27001:2013 certification for Information Security and Data Protection by the British Standards Institute (BSI) Group. The certification recognizes iYogi for its robust and sophisticated data security processes, specifically aimed at securing customer information from identity theft, and safeguarding their privacy.
iYogi Achieves ISO 27001:2013 For Customer Data Protection
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iYogi Achieves ISO 27001:2013 For Customer Data Protection
January 05, 2015 09:22 AM Eastern Standard Time businesswire.com
NEW DELHI--( )--iYogi, a global provider of software and tech support services, hasBUSINESS WIRE
become the first consumer services company from India to achieve the certification forISO 27001:2013
Information Security and Data Protection by the British Standards Institute (BSI) Group. The certification
recognizes iYogi for its robust and sophisticated data security processes, specifically aimed at securing
customer information from identity theft, and safeguarding their privacy.
Vishal Dhar, Co-Founder and President Marketing iYogi, said, “Data trafficking has emerged as a
real threat to consumer privacy, and we are extremely vigilant when it comes to information security. The
ISO 27001:2013 certification is granted basis a rigorous audit of people, processes and IT systems, and it
is a proud moment for us.”
Venkataram Arabolu, Managing Director, BSI Group India, added, “Information technology has
become more pervasive, underpinning and supporting almost every aspect of the organization.
Organizations depend on their IT infrastructure for survival. Achieving certification to the Information
Security global standard means that iYogi employs best practices in securing customer information, which
in today’s world is most critical.”
Vinayak Godse, Director, Data Protection, DSCI, Nasscom, said, “High standards for data protection
play a very important role in the success of the industry. To create a cyber- secure environment, it is
imperative for organizations, to invest in regular audits of their data security and privacy practices, as cyber
security is an ever evolving environment. We congratulate iYogi on being the first in the consumer tech
support industry to achieve this certification, and would urge other players to follow their lead."
Published in September 2013, the latest ISO 27001:2013 standard is the recognized international
benchmark for information security management, outlining the process to implement and uphold an
independently assessed and certified information security management system (ISMS).
About iYogi
iYogi is a global on-demand software and tech support for consumers and small businesses in the United
States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Spain and India. The company recently launched an
Enterprise SaaS solution, that provides global Telcos; OEMs; and Managed ServiceDigital Service Cloud
Providers with customized or platform services and solutions to deliver transformational customer
experiences. iYogi was recognized as one of the ‘most innovative’ companies by Inc. Magazine’s
‘Innovative 100’ Awards in 2013.