PlotBox Achieves ISO Security Management Systems Certification

Thurs 3rd April 2025: PlotBox has achieved the ISO 27001:2022 certification.

The ISO 27001:2022 is an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework to help organizations protect their information by assessing and managing risks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Asim Mirza, PlotBox Executive VP of Operations said,

“Achieving ISO 27001:2022 reflects our commitment to providing the highest levels of data security for our customers.

It means greater peace of mind, knowing that their data is secure and handled with the greatest of care.

It also demonstrates how we continue to take proactive steps to mitigate risks and stay ahead of potential security challenges, reaffirming our place as a more reliable partner.”

To achieve certification, PlotBox worked with BM Trada, a UKAS accredited ISO certification body, who carry out independent inspection, training and technical services.

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Notes to editors:

Key points of ISO 27001:2022

Risk Management: By identifying, assessing, and managing risks to information security, this helps PlotBox to prevent data breaches, loss, and theft.


Systematic Approach: ISO 27001 provides a structured approach to setting up, maintaining, and improving an information security management system, ensuring ongoing protection of your sensitive data and information. 


Control Framework: This certification means we have set up security controls and practices in areas like access control, incident management, asset management, and encryption, ensuring a holistic approach to protecting your data.


Compliance: Adopting ISO 27001 helps us to comply with data protection regulations (like GDPR) and avoid penalties.


Reputation and Trust: Achieving certification demonstrates that we’re committed to data security, earning your trust and maintaining credibility.


Continual Improvement: The standard encourages a cycle of continuous monitoring and improvement, which will help us stay proactive in a changing security landscape.


Benefits for our customers.

The benefits of ISO 27001:2022 for PlotBox customers are significant and directly related to how we manage your data and ensure its security.

Here are some key advantages:

Enhanced Data Security: By adopting ISO 27001, we demonstrate that we have implemented strong security controls to protect customer data. This reduces the risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks that could compromise sensitive information.

Confidence in PlotBox’s Commitment to Privacy: PlotBox customers should feel more confident knowing that we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data. ISO 27001 certification shows that we take data protection seriously and have a structured approach to safeguarding it.

Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards: ISO 27001 ensures PlotBox meets industry and legal data protection requirements. This helps customers know that their data is handled in accordance with relevant laws and regulations (such as GDPR), reducing their legal risks.

Incident Management and Response: ISO 27001 emphasizes the need for an effective incident management system. If a security incident were to occur, our customers can trust that we have procedures in place to respond quickly and minimize the impact, which can help mitigate damage to their own operations.

Minimized Risk of Service Disruptions: The standard’s focus on risk management and continuous improvement means our customers are less likely to experience service disruptions caused by security failures, ensuring smoother, uninterrupted business interactions.