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Specialist grounds maintenance service provider, Tivoli Group, has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification for information security management systems (ISMS) through QMS International.
ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for Information Security which provides the framework for an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). It sets out the policies and procedures needed to protect organisations and includes all the risk controls (legal, physical and technical) necessary for robust IT security management.
Recent legislation and privacy laws like GDPR have highlighted the increasing attention paid to data protection and security. The standard sets more than 100 requirements for the creation of a comprehensive ISMS related to the physical security of facilities, software product security (from development to delivery environments and processes), financial information, and HR processes and personnel.
Brad Cole, Business Improvement Director, Tivoli said: “We are thrilled to achieve ISO 27001 certification thanks to the hard work of our Business Improvement & IT team. Over the last 18 months it has become clear that clients are no longer willing to just trust in data security – they need proof. Not only can we now offer proof thanks to our accreditation, we can also say that service quality and business continuity – both especially important in the current COVID-19 era – have been strengthened as well.”
As workplaces open up and restrictions lift the role of the FM has become more important than ever.
The challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic are now providing a valuable opportunity for FMs to demonstrate their skills and adaptability. Whilst on a practical level FMs are responsible for making buildings safe and comfortable, they are also crucial in attracting people back to the office.
In speaking with industry leaders, it is clear that there are six key areas of focus. Zip has published a white paper which looks at each one, suggesting ways that facilities managers can tackle the complexities and pace of a return to the workplace, whilst demonstrating clear and effective leadership along the way.
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