SYDNEY, Jan. 31--MediaNet International-AsiaNet/InfoQuest SAI Global (ASX: SAI) has gained accreditation to certify organizations and train professionals to the new International Standard for information security management. The news comes following the recent publication of the Standard by the International Organization for Standardization in Geneva. The standard titled, ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), is designed to help ensure the selection of security controls for information assets such as customer lists, databases, billing information, banking details and audit records. The Chief Executive of SAI Global, Mr Ross Wraight, said: "We are delighted to have achieved accreditation to certify organizations and training professionals to this rigorous information security Standard. The Standard has been developed as the latest weapon to help global business secure their information assets and boost their defences against costly information security attacks." The implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 Standard can assist organisations in: * Formulating security requirements and objectives * Cost effectively managing information security risks * Managing compliance with information security related laws and regulations * Designing a framework for implementing and managing controls to help ensure information security objectives are met * Providing information to clients about information security According to Mr Wraight: "Certification to this new Standard will be a vital weapon in an organization’s armoury for guarding their information assets and although the information security requirements will be different for allorganizations, one of the most effective approaches is the use of a Standards based management system." "It is also vitally important for organizations to help ensure their employees are effectively trained to understand the intent of the Standard and the keyprinciples of information security," said Mr Wraight. "SAI is also set to offer a global Lead Auditor course for ISO 27001accredited by RABQSA, a leading international personnel certification body." "By utilising our on-line information security training program For your eyes only, organizations can also deliver training programs across the globe in the language of their choice and monitor and track employees’ performance." "In-line with the requirements of the Standard, we can help organizations track and monitor the regulatory and legal requirements your organization may face by using SAI's Lawlex range of products and services." For information on SAI's series of ISO 27001 training programs please visit http://www.xlp.com/information-security-auditor-training-course. Further information about SAI's compliance, training, and certification products, services and solutions around information security management can be found at http://www.sai-global.com. Media Inquiries : Tom Godfrey — SAI Global +61 2 8206 6863 +61 414 191 034 [email protected] SAI Global (ASX: SAI) is one of the world's leading business publishing, compliance, training and assurance organisations with more than 20 offices across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Through its extensive e-capabilities and its network of auditors, experts and training professionals SAI Global works with organisations to help them build better businesses. Source: SAI Global --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--