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Covansys Awarded British Standard ISMS Certification
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2005-05-14
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Covansys announced that it was awarded the British Standard Information Security Management System (ISMS) BS7799-2:2002 certification by the International Certification firm Des Norke Veritas under accreditation from UKAS.
The company's three India facilities in Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai were awarded the certification, as well as two of the company's U.S. facilities in Farmington Hills, Mich. and Middletown, Conn.
An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains secure. It encompasses people, processes and IT systems. ISMS provides a set of management standard specifications on the types of security controls that an organization should implement to recognize and address security risks by establishing controlled procedures, policies, and best practices for information, personnel, network, and physical security.
"This certification offers assurance to Covansys clients, and prospective clients, that a comprehensive recovery and security methodology is in place to address security risks," said Raj Vattikuti, Covansys president and CEO. "By meeting the complex requirements for certification, our credibility as a leading global technology services company is reinforced by our continuous commitment to provide the highest quality industry standards and services to our clients.
"At Covansys, advanced technological safeguards, which manage and enable business continuity, are implemented, maintained and updated to protect and secure data," said Covansys CIO John Talieri. Covansys products and services certified include: Analysis, Design, Implementation, Re-Engineering, Conversion and Maintenance of Business Application Software, and Associated Information Technology Infrastructure.
The BS7799-2:2002 certification adds to an already impressive list of certifications for Covansys. Two of the company's three wholly owned development centers in India are assessed at Level 5 in SEI CMM and all three are ISO 9001:2000 certified and assessed at Level 5 in PCMM.
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