IBM subsidiary gets ISO certification

CEBU, Philippines - IBM Solutions Delivery, Inc. (ISD), a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM Philippines, Incorporated, was recently certified for ISO/IEC 27001:2005 by Bureau Veritas, an independent auditor providing testing, inspection, and certification services.

The information security management system (ISMS) standard certification covers IBM Consulting and Systems Integration, Application Maintenance and Support, Application Development, Application Testing, Data Management, and Monitoring.

After performing a detailed evaluation and assessment across IBM’s delivery center, Bureau Veritas’ review process confirmed that IBM Solutions Delivery has an established framework for security management and that this is being implemented and continually improved. Also reviewed were the organization’s risk assessment process, business continuity plan, and mitigation system. Aligning to this comprehensive discipline, with regular documentation and implementation audits, assures ISD clients and partners that security controls to protect their information and assets adheres to the most rigorous and globally-recognized standard.

"IBM puts a premium on delivery excellence. Our ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification is another testament to our focus on service quality and information security," Dod Peralta, General Manager for IBM Solutions Delivery and Director for Philippine Global Delivery Center. "As the IT services delivery arm of IBM in the Philippines, we strive to adhere to the highest standards and continue to find ways to provide greater value for our clients."

ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is an information security management system (ISMS) standard that provides a model to define, implement, monitor, maintain, and improve security management of an organization’s assets, which includes people, processes, and IT systems. (FREEMAN)