Miros, the top name in real-time ocean insights for maritime operations, has successfully obtained ISO 27001, the world's leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
A major milestone in the company’s mission to set the highest standards for information protection, this internationally recognized certification sets out guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving processes with regards to information security.
Conformity with ISO 27001 demonstrates that Miros has implemented a robust, risk-based approach to managing a wide variety of processes related to the handling of data, products, equipment, and the infrastructure managed by the company.
It also ensures that the company’s processes adhere to the best practices and principles included in the standard, covering how it engages with customers, suppliers, partners and employees.
Gunnar Prytz, Chief Technology Officer at Miros, said: “With new threats constantly emerging and ever greater focus being given to cybersecurity, our customers and suppliers increasingly want evidence of what we do to ensure their information is handled securely and kept safe. ISO 27001 is just that, reaffirming our dedication to safeguarding data.
“This standard is also a requirement in some situations and gives Miros a competitive advantage, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standard of data management and integrity.”
As a service company, the standard also covers how Miros handles its equipment located offshore on vessels, platforms and wind farms.
Miros has spent the last year working towards acquiring ISO 27001, which builds on the already secured ISO 9001, an international standard that outlines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS).
Mr. Prytz added: “The benefits of ISO 27001 aren’t just confined to our customers; it is also incredibly useful for Miros as a business in defining and fine tuning our internal processes.
“For example, this standard requires us to make sure our employees are always updated when it comes to information security, threats and best practices. It’s all about awareness and giving us a 360-degree view on security, both internal and external.
“This certification is not just a compliance checkmark but a part of our broader strategy to continually enhance our security posture, and I would like to thank the Miros team for their part in obtaining this standard."
Moving forward, the company will use ISO 27001, which is reassessed every year, in its everyday operations, monitoring and adapting its operations to ensure they adhere to best practice.
In the unlikely event that a serious security incident does occur, the standard also makes sure that clear processes are in place for determining how best to respond.
