TCS Earns Prestigious ISO 27001 Certification
July 27 2011 - 7:30AM
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TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world
leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, today announced that it has achieved company-wide ISO
27001 certification, the highest internationally accepted standard
for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). TCS is one of
only about 300 North American companies to earn this certification
to date.
To meet ISO 27001 standards, a company must show it has a
systematic and ongoing approach to managing sensitive company and
customer information. TCS has implemented the prescribed ISO
standards to ensure a secure environment and work processes that
enable it to protect its intellectual property and assets; meet
contractual security obligations; and establish a robust risk
assessment/treatment framework.
The certification is a key indicator of TCS' program to protect
vital customer data from a wide range of cyber threats and
vulnerabilities that can lead to data loss. It provides third-party
verification that the company's ISMS conforms to a standard that
helps protect the integrity of customers' information assets. ISO
27001 certification also gives TCS, its customers, shareholders and
partners added confidence that TCS subscribes to the best
information security practices in the industry.
"This ISO 27001 certification is a reflection of TCS' commitment
to the quality of its information security management system," said
Drew Morin, senior vice president and chief technology officer of
TCS. "Successfully completing the rigorous certification process
demonstrates TCS' effort to safeguard the information assets and
intellectual property of our company and our clients."
Respected in countries worldwide, the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes standards that
establish best practices across a variety of industries. The ISO
27001 document provides the latest requirements for an ISMS,
helping companies to proactively identify, manage, and reduce the
range of threats to which information is subjected.
National Quality Assurance, USA, granted the certification after
ensuring that TCS provided a process approach framework to properly
allocate resources, review processes, and improve its management
systems, which ultimately improves the company as a whole.
"TCS' certification was one of the larger and more holistic U.S.
implementations we have seen," said Timothy Woodcome, conformity
assessment director of NQA, USA, one of the largest and most
respected ISO registrars in the world. "Many organizations pursue
ISO 27001 certification for a narrow scope of implementation
initially, but rarely for an entire corporation."
To maintain its certification, which is valid for three years,
TCS maintains an ongoing internal audit program, and third-party
auditors conduct annual surveillance audits at all major TCS
sites.
About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world
leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for
market-leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial
location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the
forefront of new mobile cloud computing services, providing
wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset
tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers
around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of
their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS' cybersecurity
expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable
satellite solutions for mission-critical communications.
Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service
and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging
and innovative wireless technologies, visit www.telecomsys.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this
news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based
upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect
would cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated. Risks include without limitation those detailed from
time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise the information in this press release, whether as
a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or
otherwise.
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