Salah Murad, chief executive officer, Ahli Bank.
Ahli Bank has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security Management System certification for all information and information processing assets of the bank. The assessment was done by TUV SUD Management Service GmbH, Germany.
ISO 27001, the most stringent certification for information security controls, endorses that ample information security controls and other forms of risk treatment are in place to prevent and defend against potential data system vulnerabilities. The certification also ensures that the information security controls continue to meet security needs on an ongoing basis.
Salah Murad, chief executive officer of Ahli Bank, said: “Our customers are looking for increased assurances over the high volumes of data they are entrusting to us. We have always taken our responsibilities for securing sensitive information seriously, especially where customer data is concerned. We’re proud to have achieved this independent certification as it demonstrates our commitment to implementing the tightest security controls and the emphasis we place on the confidentiality and security of our clients’ electronic data.”