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White&Case Awarded ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security
10/19/2011 I Source White&Case
Firm completes rigorous set of external audits to ensure safe handling of highly sensitive client data
Bucharest, October 18, 2011 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP announced that it recently achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the world's highest accreditation for information protection and security. Awarded to companies whose business processes conform to strict international standards, the ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation is the only auditable international benchmark for information security management.
"White & Case serves a large number of multinational companies, governments and other public and private sector organizations, all of which want assurance that their most sensitive information is strictly safeguarded in accordance with world-class standards," said Tony Cordeiro, White & Case Chief Information Officer. "As a firm, we are committed to maximizing the trust and confidence our clients have in our global IT infrastructure security capabilities."
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization, the ISO/IEC 27001 is an emerging Information Security Management System standard that requires the protection of information assets for risk avoidance. It comprises 11 control categories: information security policy, security organization, personnel security, access controls, physical security, asset management, continuity planning, system deployment, application development & maintenance, communication management and compliance.
In order to obtain certification, White & Case underwent a rigorous set of internal and external reviews to ensure its IT systems met the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, a process audited by the BSI Group America Inc., a leading global independent business services organization providing standard-based solutions in more than 150 countries.
"By earning ISO/IEC 27001 certification, White & Case has reinforced its commitment to managing risk and protecting valuable information assets, thereby raising their organization's performance," said Todd VanderVen, president of BSI Group America Inc. "White & Case has demonstrated a commendable focus on optimizing information security processes, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification only underscores the firm's best-in-class effort to ensure a structured approach to the protection of its assets."
In Romania, this certification adds to other certifications already obtained by White & Case Bucharest office, specifically, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001, standards that define the international requirements for quality management systems, environmental management systems and occupational health and safety management systems. „Our sustained efforts to assist our clients at the highest level of standards both in terms of quality of work procedures as well as of information security are also acknowledged by independent observers. In Romania, as well as elsewhere in our global organization, we follow strict codes of conduct, which are a pillar of our performance” added Delia Pachiu, Partner with White & Case Bucharest.
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About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 38 offices in 26 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business.
The Bucharest office of White & Case, established in early 2008, has rapidly built a solid practice across a wide range of industries and practice areas. Our clients benefit from our top legal capabilities, within a comprehensive package of services including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, competition, disputes, employment, energy and real estate.
Contact
Anca Toma
Business Development & Marketing Manager
+ 40 31 224 8463
atoma@bucharest.whitecase.com
Bucharest, October 18, 2011 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP announced that it recently achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the world's highest accreditation for information protection and security. Awarded to companies whose business processes conform to strict international standards, the ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation is the only auditable international benchmark for information security management.
"White & Case serves a large number of multinational companies, governments and other public and private sector organizations, all of which want assurance that their most sensitive information is strictly safeguarded in accordance with world-class standards," said Tony Cordeiro, White & Case Chief Information Officer. "As a firm, we are committed to maximizing the trust and confidence our clients have in our global IT infrastructure security capabilities."
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization, the ISO/IEC 27001 is an emerging Information Security Management System standard that requires the protection of information assets for risk avoidance. It comprises 11 control categories: information security policy, security organization, personnel security, access controls, physical security, asset management, continuity planning, system deployment, application development & maintenance, communication management and compliance.
In order to obtain certification, White & Case underwent a rigorous set of internal and external reviews to ensure its IT systems met the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, a process audited by the BSI Group America Inc., a leading global independent business services organization providing standard-based solutions in more than 150 countries.
"By earning ISO/IEC 27001 certification, White & Case has reinforced its commitment to managing risk and protecting valuable information assets, thereby raising their organization's performance," said Todd VanderVen, president of BSI Group America Inc. "White & Case has demonstrated a commendable focus on optimizing information security processes, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification only underscores the firm's best-in-class effort to ensure a structured approach to the protection of its assets."
In Romania, this certification adds to other certifications already obtained by White & Case Bucharest office, specifically, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001, standards that define the international requirements for quality management systems, environmental management systems and occupational health and safety management systems. „Our sustained efforts to assist our clients at the highest level of standards both in terms of quality of work procedures as well as of information security are also acknowledged by independent observers. In Romania, as well as elsewhere in our global organization, we follow strict codes of conduct, which are a pillar of our performance” added Delia Pachiu, Partner with White & Case Bucharest.
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About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 38 offices in 26 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business.
The Bucharest office of White & Case, established in early 2008, has rapidly built a solid practice across a wide range of industries and practice areas. Our clients benefit from our top legal capabilities, within a comprehensive package of services including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, competition, disputes, employment, energy and real estate.
Contact
Anca Toma
Business Development & Marketing Manager
+ 40 31 224 8463
atoma@bucharest.whitecase.com
