Cabinet’s General Secretariat earns ISO certification for Information Security Management

Doha: The Cabinet's General Secretariat has successfully earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System. This certification signifies the organization's dedication to adhering to international standards for information protection and enhancing corporate governance. By implementing these international standards, the General Secretariat aims to bolster operational efficiency and bolster confidence in its digital infrastructure.

This accomplishment is part of the General Secretariat's ongoing efforts to refine its information security framework. They are doing so by reinforcing organizational and technical measures, instituting necessary controls to mitigate risks, and ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These actions are crucial for maintaining business continuity.

Director of the Information Systems Department at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, Alshayma Ahmed Al Malki, declared that receiving this certification represents a significant milestone in the development of the General Secretariat's information security framework. She emphasized that it underscores the organization's commitment to enhancing system efficiency and adhering to approved policies within an institutional framework that adapts to evolving cybersecurity requirements.