Successful ISO 27001 certification for the SINOVO IT Group

SINOVO is pleased to announce the successful ISO 27001 certification. This certification is another milestone in the implementation of the highest security standards and underlines SINOVO's commitment to the protection of sensitive data.

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard for information security systems that helps companies implement appropriate measures to protect their information and data. To achieve certification, SINOVO had to prove that it fulfils all the requirements of the standard and has implemented an effective information security management system (ISMS).

‘The successful ISO 27001 certification is a great achievement for our company,’ says Jan Filip, Managing Director of SINOVO. ‘It proves that we have robust security measures in place and can offer our customers the highest level of confidentiality, integrity and availability of their data. Our customers can rest assured that their sensitive information is in safe hands with us.’

Information security implemented at all levels

The certification confirms SINOVO's commitment to information security at all levels of the company. Extensive security measures have been implemented to identify, assess and minimise potential risks. These include the implementation of a strict access control system, the regular review of security guidelines and the sensitisation of employees to information security.

’SINOVO has always attached great importance to information security,’ explains Rebecca Schnelle, Head of Quality Management. ‘The ISO 27001 certification confirms that we are continuously improving our processes and policies and adapting them to the ever-changing threats. We have invested in state-of-the-art technologies and work closely with our customers to fulfil their security requirements.’

Read on to find out what key benefits our customers gain from our ISO 27001 certification and what challenges we faced in implementing ISO 27001.

Four main benefits of ISO 27001 certification for our customers

The introduction of ISO 27001 offers our customers a wide range of benefits. The four most important benefits are explained below:

1. Improved protection of sensitive customer data: ISO 27001 promotes the implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, loss or tampering. Organisations identify and assess potential risks, implement appropriate security controls and establish an effective information security management system (ISMS).
   
   
2. Guarantee our customers compliance with legal and regulatory requirements: Our customers of the company can use the ISO 27001 certification as guarantees under the GDPR Article 28 (processors) and Article 32 (data security measures), among others.
   
   
3. Increase customer confidence & satisfaction: Our ISO 27001 certification demonstrates our commitment to information security to our customers and partners and gives them the confidence that their data is safe with us.
   
   
4. Increasing the efficiency of risk management: ISO 27001 requires the implementation of efficient processes and guidelines for risk management and information security. By systematically identifying and assessing risks, we can take effective measures to minimise them. Thanks to protected information, there are no disruptions to business processes for our customers.
   
   

The introduction of ISO 27001 not only offers our customers improved protection of sensitive data, but also supports the fulfilment of legal requirements and increases the efficiency of security measures. Overall, it strengthens their trust in our services.

Four key challenges in the introduction of ISO 27001 and possible solutions

The introduction of ISO 27001 has presented us with various challenges. Here we explain some of the main problems that can arise during implementation and possible solutions.

1. Complexity: ISO 27001 comprises many requirements and can initially appear complex and extensive. We therefore needed to gain a comprehensive overview of our existing processes and systems and compare these with the standard requirements. The solution was to bring in our information security experts to help us identify and implement suitable measures. They primarily focused on standardising and harmonising our heterogeneous IT infrastructure and relevant information security processes that support or depend on it.
   
   
2. Lack of resources: The implementation of ISO 27001 requires time, financial resources and human resources. We had to allocate staff to carry out internal audits, training and continuous monitoring tasks. For us, the way to overcome resource constraints was to plan a phased implementation and prioritise to make the implementation efficient.
   
   
3. Reluctance to change: The introduction of ISO 27001 often requires changes to workflows and processes. Employees sometimes showed resistance or had difficulties getting used to new requirements and guidelines. It is important to raise awareness of information security and offer training to improve understanding and acceptance. We have done this..
   
   
4. Continuous improvement: ISO 27001 requires continuous monitoring and regular review of security measures. Organisations must establish an effective information security management system (ISMS) to account for changes in the threat landscape and address vulnerabilities. We have therefore implemented risk management processes and conducted internal audits to support continuous improvement.

The challenges of implementing ISO 27001 should not be underestimated, but with a structured approach, sufficient resources and management commitment, we were able to successfully implement the standard and, together with our customers, reap the benefits of improved information security.

Commitment to excellent information security confirmed

With the successful ISO 27001 certification, SINOVO is sending a clear signal to its customers and partners. The company is thus reaffirming its commitment to excellent information security and emphasising its position as a provider of high-quality software solutions for the medical and industrial sectors.

SINOVO business solutions GmbH

For 25 years, SINOVO has been offering corporate customers customised software development, IT infrastructure design including IT security, development of digital health applications (DiGA), quality management services and software testing across all industries. With our ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified quality management system, our ISO 27001 certification for information security management systems and our certification as a Microsoft partner, we ensure that our solutions meet your high quality standards.

Press contact

SINOVO business solutions GmbH, Tanja Schönfeld, Willy-Brandt-Str. 4, 61118 Bad Vilbel, Tel.: +49 6101 590 90 00, E-Mail: presse@sinovo.de , Web: sinovo.de