The MSECB, a leading international provider of Audit and Certification Services has granted the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) three ISO certifications on Information Security Management System ISO/IEC 27001:2013; IT Service Management System ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011; and Business Continuity Management System, ISO 2230.
The first certification relates to how organizations manage and protect their information assets so that they remain safe and secure, using this robust framework); the second is about how to ensure effective and resilient services in today’s changing service delivery environment while the third is on the requirements for a management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and ensure businesses recover from disruptive incidents).
The Director, Communications and Public Affairs of the corporation, Bashir Nuhu, stated that the certifications followed a rigorous and independent audit exercise confirming that the NDIC was in compliance with the requirements for the three standards.
According to him, the ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that brings together experts from around the world to develop, voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
The Director further clarified that the certification remained a three-year, multi-layered process that begins with an initial certification in the first year, followed by two surveillance audits over the course of two years.
Nuhu further assured that in line with its vision to be one of the best deposit insurers in the world, the corporation will continue to offer excellent services consistent with international standards and best practices to ensure that the current achievement is duly sustained.
