MAGNUS Granted ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
FAIRFAX, MAY. 21, 2020 — MAGNUS MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, a leading Information Technology and Cyber Security providers in the Washington DC Metro area, today announced that it has received ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).
“Achieving this internationally recognized standard is evidence of MAGNUS’s commitment to best in class business processes and security operations. This certification enables us to demonstrate to our current and future customers, that we take the protection of their data seriously,” says MAGNUS President Tonia Sengupta.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is an international compliance framework set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards, and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
GCS LLC, an independent, third-party auditor accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to perform ISMS 27001 certifications, confirmed that MAGNUS’s best in class technical controls and formalized IT Security policies and procedures are operating effectively. MAGNUS’s security measures and countermeasures protect it and its customers from unauthorized access or compromise. Additionally, IT personnel were found to be conscientious and knowledgeable in best practices.
Compliance with this internationally recognized standard confirms that MAGNUS’s security management program is comprehensive and follows leading practices. This certification demonstrates MAGNUS’s continued effort toward information security at every level and ensures that data security is top of mind in all areas of the organization.
“This certification allows MAGNUS to meet compliance expectations for customers who are looking for independent assurance of our security practices,” says Shivaji Sengupta, Chief Executive Officer and Facility Security Officer of MAGNUS. “After going through a 6-month implementation and auditing process, we’ve fully implemented all ISO/IEC 27001:2013 processes and controls. Customers should expect this level of commitment from any vendor that handles their data and we are happy to be able to provide this assurance to them.”
