Securac Earns Certification From British Standards Institute
10 Mai 2005 - 8:27PM
PR Newswire (US)
Securac Earns Certification From British Standards Institute
CALGARY, Alberta, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Securac Corp.
("Securac") (SECU.OB) is pleased to announce the successful
completion of its BS7799-2:2002 certification from BSI Management
Systems, an information security management systems registrar.
Securac is the first company in Canada to successfully complete the
BS7799-2 audit process. Securac began its registration process in
February of 2005, which involved performing on-site assessments,
examining Securac's documented procedures, and auditing its overall
operations. To determine continued compliance with BS7799-2:2002,
BSI will periodically conduct routine surveillance audits of
Securac's operations. The BS7799-2:2002 and ISO 17799-1:2000
standards, establish the requirements for an internationally
recognized information management system. The standards were
originally developed by British Standards Institute and later
adopted by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO). Companies can gain certification to BS7799-2:2002 by
implementing an information security management system (ISMS) that
identifies information security risks, and implementing appropriate
controls to manage those risks. The effectiveness of this system is
then monitored on an on-going basis, along with a continual review
to the risks. Certification to BS7799-2:2002 reinforces to
customers through an independent third-party, that Securac operates
an effective ISMS, in accordance with the requirements of the
standard. "For a company of our size and complexity, developing an
information security management system was an incredible
undertaking," stated Dr. Kim Greenizan, Securac's Information
Security Manager. "Securac's staff worked hard to document their
processes, while other employees also performed internal audits to
ensure conformance. We are very proud to have gained
certification." It also demonstrates that our focus remains on the
security of our customer's information and that we are continuously
monitoring our business operations to ensure that it remains safe."
"Securac has always been committed to providing our customers with
the highest levels of surety and confidence that their information
is secure" states Terry Allen, Securac's Chief Executive Officer.
"Not only are we proud of this certification, our development team
leveraged this engagement to customize our compliance software for
BS7799. This software along with our qualified consultants now
positions Securac to further grow our professional services
capabilities by assisting others in preparing for BS7799
certification. AMR Research estimates that compliance to standards
and regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley is an $80 billion market
alone". About BSI Management Systems BSI is the world's leading
quality management systems registrar. Founded in 1901, BSI has more
than 45,000 registration clients in over 90 countries. More than
112 'Global 500' companies have chosen BSI as their preferred ISO
9000, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 or BS7799 registrar. BSI's
registration experience covers virtually every industrial and
commercial sector (i.e. automotive, aerospace, chemical and allied
processes, IT/software, service). BSI, Inc. is headquartered in
Reston, Virginia, with offices in Toronto, Canada, and Mexico City,
Mexico to serve the North American market. BSI is truly a
pioneering organization. It was the world's first national
standards body and a founding member of the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO). BSI facilitated and
published the first commercial standards to address quality
management systems, environmental management systems, occupational
health and safety management systems, project management and
information security management. About Securac Securac's suite of
risk management and compliance solutions enable organizations to
identify, measure and manage information and physical security
risks against international industry best practice standards and
compliance (such as ISO 17799) while determining their ability to
meet the legal requirements of numerous international and national
legislative enactments. Securac's proprietary Acertus(TM) platform
embodies a proven risk management methodology using industry
accepted analytics in conjunction with extensive threat,
vulnerability, risk mitigation and industry governmental regulation
datasets. These powerful benchmarking capabilities allow
enterprises to build a valid and enduring enterprise risk
management and compliance strategy. Securac's principal office is
located in Calgary, Alberta and it maintains sales offices in
Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, San Mateo and Washington DC. For more
information on Securac's product and service offerings, e-mail or
call toll free (877) 328-7220. Statements in this Press Release
that are not statements of historical fact, including statements
regarding potential market size, constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risk
and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be
materially different from any future results, performance, or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not
limited to changing market conditions, the successful and timely
completion of financing, the establishment of corporate alliances,
the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product
development and uncertainties related to the regulatory
environment. Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 for a description
of these, as well as other, risks and uncertainties. DATASOURCE:
Securac Corp. CONTACT: Terry W. Allen, Chief Executive Officer,
+1-403-1225-0403, , R.C. (Bob) Stewart Investor Relations,
+1-403-225-0403, , both of Securac Corp.
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