By RUKAYAT ADEYEMI
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 22301:2019 certifications by the globally renowned Management System Certification Body (MSECB).
Mr Haruna Jalo-Waziri, the Managing Director of CSCS, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, in Lagos.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised benchmark for managing information security, ensuring robust protection against data breaches and IT disruptions.
The ISO 22301 standard is an international standard that establishes the requirements for business continuity management systems.
According to Jalo-Waziri, this recognition underscores CSCS’s steadfast commitment to international best practices in information security management and business continuity.
He noted that the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification highlights CSCS’s adherence to stringent information security measures, ensuring robust protection against data breaches and IT disruptions.
Jalo-Waziri said that the ISO 22301:2019 certification also confirms CSCS’s business continuity and readiness to respond to unexpected incidents, minimising disruptions and safeguarding stakeholders’ interests.
“Achieving these certifications is a testament to our deliberate and strategic focus on embedding a culture of excellence, resilience, and trustworthiness in our operations.
“It underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and business continuity in delivering value to our stakeholders.
“These certifications position CSCS alongside leading global organisations that prioritise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
“They further validate the organisation’s dedication to securing its clients’ trust and ensuring operational resilience,” he said.
Jalo-Waziri added these certifications not only reinforce the trust of its clients, stakeholders, and regulators but also validate the hard work and dedication of its team.
He said, as Nigeria’s premier financial market infrastructure, the firm remains resolute in its mission to enable market confidence through best-in-class services and practices.
According to him, receiving these certifications from MSECB, strengthens CSCS’s reputation as a reliable partner and a leader in the financial market ecosystem.
He said that the certifications assure stakeholders that CSCS’s processes are periodically monitored to meet and exceed compliance requirements.
This achievement, Jalo-Waziri said, was a significant milestone in CSCS’s journey to consistently deliver secure, resilient, and innovative solutions to the Nigerian capital market and beyond.
CSCS is a public ltd. company with over two decades of operation, serving as the Central Securities Depository for the Nigerian capital market.
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