The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is pleased to announce that it has been recertified for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, known as ISO 27001, is an internationally recognised standard that outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS).
LINX had their first audit back in September 2021 after observing a shift in traditional customer or member base to increasingly more enquiries from networks within the enterprise and financial sector, where accreditations like this are vital. The decision for LINX to transition to the 2022 version demonstrates the desire to uphold the highest of operational and security standards across the organisation.
Commenting on this achievement, LINX CTO Richard Petrie said,
“We are delighted to achieve recertification for ISO 27001, which underscores our ongoing commitment to information security. This achievement reflects our dedication to not only our engineering excellence but also protecting the interests of our members and stakeholders by upholding the highest standards of data security.”
LINX underwent a rigorous audit process conducted by the British Standards Institution (BSI), an accredited certification body, to validate its compliance with ISO 27001:2022 standards across all operational areas. The recertification confirms LINX’s capability to manage and mitigate information security risks effectively, ensuring the resilience and reliability of its services in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.
The cost of not having an effective Information Security Management System can be high – both financially and reputationally. The standard is a critical component in any organisation’s risk management strategy, and it has become an essential part of many organisations’ IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programmes.