Actito obtains ISO 27001 certification: A strengthened commitment to your data security

Actito obtains ISO 27001 certification: A strengthened commitment to your data security

Data security and service continuity have been at the heart of Actito's concerns since our inception. We are proud to announce that we have obtained ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management and operational resilience.

This certification validates our rigorous and systematic approach not only to information protection and therefore your data but also to risk management and business continuity. It reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability for our clients and partners.

In this article, we explain what ISO 27001 certification concretely means for Actito and for you. You'll discover how this standard strengthens our ability to protect your information, ensure the continuity of our services, and provide you with increased confidence in our marketing activation platform.

What is ISO 27001 certification?

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management and business continuity. It defines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) within an organization.

Definition and importance

ISO 27001 certification attests that a company has implemented a comprehensive framework to:

• Systematically identify risks related to information security and business continuity
• Implement appropriate security controls
• Establish robust incident management and business continuity procedures
• Adopt a management process to ensure security controls and procedures meet the organization's needs over time

For Actito and our clients, this certification means we have adopted international best practices not only in information security but also in operational resilience. It demonstrates our commitment to protecting information and ensuring service continuity, even in the event of incidents.

The pillars of information security and business continuity

ISO 27001 revolves around several fundamental principles:

1. Confidentiality: We ensure that only authorized individuals have access to information.
2. Integrity: We ensure data accuracy and completeness, as well as protection against unauthorized modification.
3. Availability: We ensure information is accessible to authorized users when they need it.
4. Risk management: We have implemented an ongoing process of identifying, assessing, and treating risks related to information security and business continuity.
5. Operational resilience: We have developed procedures for monitoring, detecting, and quickly responding to incidents, thus minimizing potential impacts on our services.

These principles guide our daily practices and strategic decisions, ensuring not only information protection but also the continuity and reliability of our services.

ISO 27001 certification involves regular audits and continuous improvement of our processes, ensuring that our information security management system and business continuity procedures remain effective against emerging threats and operational challenges.

Actito's journey to ISO 27001 certification

A long-standing commitment to data security

At Actito, data security is not a recent concern. Since our creation, we have always given paramount importance to protecting our clients' information. Our "Privacy by Design" approach has been constant, even before the advent of GDPR and other data protection regulations.

Our CISO explains: "Even though we only recently started the certification process, data security and privacy have always been at the core of our concerns. We have always aligned ourselves with ISO 27001 best practices and Privacy by Design principles, even before formally deciding to get certified."

Key steps in the certification process

The path to ISO 27001 certification has been a rigorous and enriching process for Actito. Here are the main steps we took:

1. Decision and commitment: About two and a half years ago, we made the strategic decision to embark on the ISO 27001 certification process.
2. Initial assessment: We began with a thorough evaluation of our existing information security practices.
3. ISMS implementation: We developed and implemented an Information Security Management System (ISMS) compliant with ISO 27001 requirements.
4. Training and awareness: Our entire team was trained and made aware of new procedures and the importance of information security.
5. Internal audits: We conducted regular internal audits to ensure our practices complied with the standard.
6. Certification audit: Finally, we successfully passed the certification audit conducted by an accredited independent body.

This process required a collective effort, involving not just our security team but all our employees. As our CISO emphasizes: "Certification was a company-wide effort. It's not just about a few people, but a commitment that involved optimizing our ways of working at all levels."

Obtaining ISO 27001 certification marks an important milestone, strengthening our ability to provide secure and reliable services.

Benefits of ISO 27001 certification for our clients

Actito's ISO 27001 certification brings numerous advantages to our clients. Here's how this certification strengthens our offering and directly benefits your business:

Secure collaboration

ISO 27001 certification ensures we have implemented strict rules to preserve the integrity of sensitive or confidential information exchanged. This means that when you work with Actito, you can be assured that your data is protected at every step of our collaboration. This enhanced security enables more fluid and transparent communication between your team and ours.

Business continuity

With ISO 27001 certification, Actito demonstrates the implementation of robust business continuity plans. This minimizes the risk of major service interruptions. For you, this translates into greater reliability of our solutions and the assurance that your marketing campaigns won't be affected by security issues or unexpected outages.

Cost reduction

By reducing security incident risks and ensuring business continuity, ISO 27001 certification helps minimize potential costs associated with operational disruptions and data loss consequences. This risk reduction can result in long-term savings for your business by avoiding security incident-related costs and optimizing your marketing operations efficiency.

Reputation enhancement

Working with ISO 27001-certified Actito demonstrates your own commitment to protecting sensitive information and your customers' data security. This strengthens your competitive position and enhances your reputation with your clients and partners. In a context where consumer trust is paramount, this aspect cannot be overlooked.

Compliance with international standards

ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the reference standard for information security. By choosing Actito, you ensure you're working with a partner that meets the highest international standards in data security. This can facilitate your own compliance with various data protection regulations, such as GDPR in Europe.

As you can see, Actito's ISO 27001 certification isn't just a quality mark for our company; it's also a concrete advantage for our clients. It strengthens the security, reliability, and efficiency of our services while helping improve your own market positioning.

To learn more about how these benefits can specifically apply to your business, contact us for a demonstration.

Beyond certification: our vision for data security

Obtaining ISO 27001 certification is an important milestone, but it's not an end in itself for Actito. Our commitment to data security goes well beyond simple compliance with a standard. Here's how we view information security as an ongoing process and our perspective on future challenges.

Security as a continuous process

ISO 27001 certification isn't a final goal but rather the beginning of a continuous improvement cycle. Thomas Brichant, our CISO, emphasizes: "Certification is the beginning of the journey, not the end. We adopt a cyclical 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' approach to constantly evaluate and improve our security practices."

This approach involves:

• Regular audits: We perform annual checks to maintain our certification, ensuring our practices remain current and effective.
• Constant monitoring: We stay alert to new threats and technological developments to adapt our security measures accordingly.
• Continuous training: We invest in regular team training to maintain a high level of security expertise.

Our future commitments

Actito doesn't just follow security trends; we seek to anticipate them. Here are some of our commitments for the future:

1. DORA compliance: Although Actito isn't directly subject to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) regulation, we align with its principles to strengthen our digital operational resilience. This demonstrates our commitment to going beyond minimum requirements to offer the highest level of security to our financial sector clients.
2. NIS 2 ready: We closely monitor the evolution of the NIS 2 (Network and Information Systems) directive and are already compliant with its current requirements. This proactivity ensures our clients will always benefit from security levels that comply with the latest European standards.
3. Innovation in data protection: We continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies for data protection, exploring solutions such as advanced encryption and artificial intelligence for threat detection.
4. Transparency and communication: We are committed to maintaining open communication with our clients about our security practices and keeping them informed of important developments in this field.

Our approach to data security is part of our broader vision of customer engagement. We believe that robust security is the foundation of a trusting relationship with our clients, enabling more effective and personalized marketing campaigns.

By choosing Actito, you're not only opting for an ISO 27001-certified platform but also for a partner committed to continuously improving security, anticipating future challenges to provide you with complete peace of mind in managing your marketing data.

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