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2/13/24, 9:59 AM HBMSU attains ISO 27001 and BC 22301 certifications, highlights commitment to upholding higher standards - Middle East News …
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has renewed its achievement of two

certifications, ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and BC
22301 for Business Continuity Management (BCM), underscoring its commitment to foster a

comprehensive quality framework to uphold the highest global standards across its operations

and services. These globally recognised certifications further strengthen the University’s

reputation in information technology and government excellence, highlighting its leadership in
innovation and steadfast commitment to elevating its service offerings.

Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs at HBMSU, commented: “At
HBMSU, we are pleased to successfully renew ISO 27001 and BC 22301 certifications as it

underscores our commitment and expertise in utilising both technological 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

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