Renaissance gets ISO 27001 information security accreditation

Roundup Wednesday 24/February/2021 14:44 PM
By: Times News Service
Renaissance gets ISO 27001 information security accreditation

Muscat: Renaissance Services, Oman's leading services solutions company, has announced that it has secured the ISO/IES 27001:2013 certification for its robust and state-of-the-art Information Security Management System.

After successfully implementing all the stringent requirements, the Renaissance has been officially certified with this accreditation by SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm. Renaissance is the first company in the IFM industry in Oman to gain this accreditation, which demonstrates that the company has identified the risks, assessed the implications, and put in place systemised controls to secure information.

Vishal Goenka, Group CFO & Deputy CEO, Renaissance said, "This achievement marks yet another milestone in our journey and commitment to adopt global standards in all aspects of our business. Information Security and maintaining a robust risk management framework is pivotal to our approach and underlines the trust we maintain with our customers and vendors. With accelerated digital transformation demands in the industry, our customers and business partners can rest assured of the highest levels of excellence in the way we manage their data and information."

Meeting the standards for this certification requires organisations to demonstrate an overall enhancement of their information security systems, following proven diligent processes and maintaining high standards.

"We have taken a proactive approach to invest and continually upgrade our digital infrastructure. This is a proud moment for Renaissance and we are confident that this will also inspire the industry," Vishal added.

Renaissance constantly evaluates and adopts technologies in its operations that enable the company to provide a better experience for its clients, while optimising costs and resources. The company already holds ISO certifications for Quality Management, Environment Management, Food Safety, and Occupational Health & Safety.

The company is also a certified HACCP food safety process compliant besides holding HSE compliance certification from OPAL and Highfields Body for Compliance (HABC).
Renaissance is the leading accommodation, services solutions and IFM company in Oman, listed on the Muscat Securities Market.

As of 2020, the company has invested over $500 million in Oman employing over 2,350 Omani nationals contributing to local growth, building potential and creating opportunities. Renaissance is committed to safety, efficiency, green awareness, and sustaining in-country value. The company has built a strong local supply chain with over 60 per cent of procurement within Oman and is passionate about building a sustainable future by investing in substantial CSR programmes every year.