QIIB bags ISO 27001 certificate for information & customer data security

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By Amirtha P S, Desk Reporter
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Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has secured the ISO 27001 certificate for the third time, for its high standards in the field of information protection and customer data preservation.

The bank obtained the ISO 27001 certificate, one of the most renowned global accreditation in the field of information security, after fulfilling a set of basic criteria, including the advanced technological infrastructure, the extent of development at the bank’s cybersecurity department and its working methods.

Additionally, controls being implemented by various departments in the field of information security as per an integrated systematic plan that guarantees the highest standards of information and data confidentiality were also examined by the certification authority.

Mohammad Jamil Ahmad Hammad
Mohammad Jamil Ahmad Hammad
Chief Risk Officer
QIIB

“We at QIIB are pleased to have reached a distinguished level in the field of information security, as maintaining the ISO 27001 certificate for the third time confirms that our investments in the field of information security in the past and follow up on the latest technological developments in this field based on the best international standards have paid off. We will continue to focus on this sector because of its importance in improving the quality of work, raising security standards and preserving all data in the best available way. Receiving the ISO 27001 certification yet again confirms that we are on the right path in this field.”

“The achievement is a practical indication to all our customers and dealers that we are a trusted partner and reliable in all circumstances to obtain the best banking services that enjoy the highest standards of safety and protection,” Mr. Hammad added. 

Mr. Hammad also thanked the staff at the Cyber Security Department and all the bank’s departments for their great efforts that resulted in the bank securing this prestigious recognition in the field of information security.

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