Security Comes First for ICS Computing

April 2008

ICS Computing Ltd, the UK's largest, privately owned payroll service provider has been awarded the prestigious ISO27001 certification for its hosting services - guaranteeing the company's customers a robust and holistic approach to information security.

ICS has been certified by SGS - the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. The ISO27001 is accepted world-wide as the security framework standard that employs a process based approach to establishing, implementing and monitoring an information security management system. It aims to reduce the business risks associated with information security and provides assurance to all stakeholders on the

applicable security controls in order to counter the various threats to the information. The security standard encompasses people, processes and IT systems. Pat McCorkell, IT Manager, ICS Computing said, "The ISO27001 standard ensures that our customers can be confident that their information security is managed, monitored and controlled effectively at every stage. The accreditation reflects our commitment to information security and is in line with the continuous improvement culture of our organisation. Compliance with ISO270001 standards ensures that information security processes are effective and efficient, meaning that any security related incidents or risks can be responded to much more rapidly and successfully."

Andy Whilliance, Auditor from SGS said, "ICS demonstrated a mature Information Security Management System across its operations. In all areas audited, the confidentiality of client information was a key focus, and this was reflected both in the processes and procedures in place, and in the awareness of all staff interviewed."

Alan Foley, Director of HR & Payroll Division said, "More and more of our customers are opting for hosted software to reduce IT costs and the use of scarce IT resources, we had already put in place security systems to meet the most stringent demands and this accreditation is a welcome recognition."

ICS also holds a number of other quality awards including ISO 9001, ISO 14000, HMRC, ITIL, Prince 2 and EFQM (Mark of Excellence), staff are IPP qualified and Six Sigma trained and the company holds the Investors in People accreditation.

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