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advancements and human competencies to ensure seamless service provision with
utmost quality and safety. These certifications also validate our exceptional capabilities

in risk management and business continuity, crucial for maintaining flexibility and

ensuring swift recovery from unforeseen disruptions. These achievements fuel our
determination to further strengthen our preparedness to address risks and minimise

their impact on the critical services we offer. Our commitment is driven by our

unwavering adherence to the highest standards of security, legal compliance, and
adaptability across all academic endeavours, further reinforcing HBMSU’s status as a

trusted educational institution that prioritises excellence in all aspects of the academic
journey.”

This recent accomplishment stands as a monumental milestone in HBMSU's relentless
pursuit of excellence, underscoring a legacy of unwavering commitment to information

security and business continuity. Notably, the University had previously attained the BC

22301 certification in 2017 and the ISO 27001 certification in 2009, a testament to its
enduring dedication. The renewal of the two certifications in 2024 not only reaffirms

HBMSU's steadfast adherence to the highest standards but also showcases its dynamic

evolution and resilience in these pivotal domains. The sustained endeavour to not just
meet but surpass the exacting benchmarks set by these certifications epitomises the

University's enduring pledge to operational integrity and safeguarding its information

assets.

Accredited by the British Standards Institution (BSI), the ISO 27001 and BC 22301
certifications of an institution represents its stringent adherence to industry best practices
for information security and business continuity. In addition to safeguarding its resources

and reputation, these accreditations also improve an institution’s operational resilience
and efficiency, which in turn builds confidence with stakeholders. Consequently, this
achievement positions HBMSU as a leader in the academic community, committed to
improving information security procedures for the benefit of partners, staff, and students.
The University will take further measures to ensure the secure management of

information and uphold operational integrity.

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