Coway Obtains International Standard Information Security Certification ‘ISO/IEC 27001’

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Coway announced on the 16th that it has obtained the international standard security certification 'ISO/IEC 27001' from the global information security management certification body DNV GL.

The ISO/IEC 27001 certification is the most authoritative international standard in the field of information security, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is awarded to companies that pass a rigorous review based on information security management standards such as information security policies, physical security, and information access control.

According to Coway, since the first certification acquisition in 2017, it has been verified for suitability in operating and managing the overall IT information security management system, maintaining certification qualifications through 2023. DNV GL highly evaluated Coway for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving standardized protocols of the information security management system centered on the integrated IT dedicated department, the DX Center. As a result, Coway has secured high reliability in the security response system of its IT service platform and its customer personal information protection capabilities.

Kim Donghyun, head of Coway's DX Center, said, "With this security certification acquisition, we have been verified to operate a world-class information security management system," adding, "We will continue to strive to enhance our information security capabilities as a leading smart home appliance company in Korea and take the lead in providing convenient and safe products and services."

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