Appliances and consumer-based tech firm Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that its SmartThings platform has received the ISA/AEC 27001:2022 certifications, a prestigious international standard for information security management systems(ISMSs).
The ISA 27001 standard, established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), provides comprehensive guidelines for managing risks to information assets. Samsung’s certification, granted by the British Standards Institution (BSI), reflects compliance with 123 detailed criteria, including policies for information security, access control, and incident response.
Samsung’s SmartThings platform, designed to offer integrated connected experiences, now aligns with global standards for information protection. This certification enhances trust among users and partners, reinforcing Samsung’s competitive edge in the smart home market.
“SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on protecting information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence,” said Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics.
“But this is another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalised services are provided even more safely,” he added.
The ISO 27001 certification for SmartThings reflects Samsung’s dedication to safeguarding information in an increasingly connected world. Samsung continues to explore new ways to ensure the safety and personalisation of SmartThings services, further strengthening its position in the industry.
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