Touchstone successfully achieves ISO 27001:2017 certification

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December 1st 2023, London, UK

Touchstone FMS Limited, a business software leader, proudly announces its achievement of ISO 27001:2017 certification, reaffirming its commitment to information security and excellence in software.

ISO 27001:2017 is an internationally recognised standard that sets forth the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification demonstrates Touchstone’s dedication to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

The rigorous ISO 27001:2017 certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Touchstone’s information security policies, procedures, and controls including TouchstoneCloud and support services to our clients.

Touchstone has successfully been certified as meeting the requirements of BS EN 1SO/IEC 27001:2017 for the provision of private cloud hosting (TouchstoneCloud) and support services to clients who use our Infor, Hexagon, Proactis, PA, Systems@Work and other business applications. This also includes providing application support and functional consultancy to clients for their financial applications globally.

The ISO 27001:2017 certification affirms that the organisation has implemented best practices to manage and protect sensitive information, including client data, intellectual property, and other critical assets.

This accomplishment not only showcases Touchstone’s commitment to meeting and exceeding industry standards but should also instil confidence for its clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Peter Davis, Business Unit Head at TouchstoneEnergy commented:

Touchstone is thrilled to announce our ISO 27001:2017 certification. This achievement reflects our unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security. We understand the critical importance of securing our clients’ data and are committed to continually improving our practices to meet evolving challenges in the digital landscape.

Key benefits of ISO 27001:2017 certification include:

  • Enhanced Information Security: The certification ensures a robust framework for managing and protecting sensitive information.
  • Increased Client Confidence: Clients can trust that Touchstone follows internationally recognised best practices for information security.
  • Competitive Advantage: ISO 27001:2017 certification sets Touchstone apart as a leader in the industry, demonstrating our commitment to excellence.
  • Continuous Improvement: The certification process encourages ongoing evaluation and improvement of information security practices.

Stuart Morris, Head of TouchstoneCloud commented

Adding another industry accreditation to our portfolio further illustrates TouchstoneFMS commitment to our clients that we understand the importance of information security. Whilst offering assurances that continual improvement of our support services and cloud is at the forefront which ISO standard brings

Touchstone is excited to embark on this new chapter of strengthened information security, and the entire team looks forward to delivering even greater value to our clients with the assurance that their information is in safe hands.

For more information about Touchstone FMS Limited and its ISO 27001:2017 certification, please visit www.touchstonecloud.co.uk

About Touchstone

We provide an extensive range of world-class business software and consultancy services.

We specialise in the supply of automated Enterprise Asset Management, Accounting and Finance, Purchasing & AP and Business Intelligence solutions.

Our team leverages their combined 350 years of experience, knowledge, and skill to offer consultative and solution-driven support that helps our clients overcome the many day-to-day challenges.

We use these qualities in conjunction with highly capable and proven software from authors such as Infor, Hexagon and more recently Sysynkt to improve efficiency and deliver real business value for our growing client base.

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