Secro's Transformation: Achieving ISO 27001 Certification Through Strategic Collaboration with Akitra
A Transformative Journey towards Robust Information Security and Consumer Trust
Secro, a leading player in the borderless finance within data security industry, embarked on a transformative journey to fortify its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information. With the expert guidance of Akitra, a leading Multi-framework Compliance Automation Platform provider, Secro achieved ISO 27001 certification, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of excellence. According to Dascka Serrano, Director of Operations and Chief of Staff, Secro needed compliance certification: “Security is very much within our culture. ISO 27001 Certification provides proof to that while also giving our customers peace of mind knowing that we are following a specific set of guidelines and standards as outlined by a trusted organization such as ISO.”
The Challenge
Secro recognized the need for robust data security practices in today’s digital age with looming cyber threats. As the company expanded its reach, the complexity of managing information security grew. Dascka Serrano stated, “We had security policies in place but no blueprint to start the ISO 27001 compliance. So from our side, we honestly believe that Akitra provided the fundamentals, guidance and expertise from A to Z for us to complete and successfully pass the audit for ISO 27001.”
The challenges included:
Complex Requirements: Understanding and applying the complexities of ISO 27001 standards needed a complete understanding of the framework, which required professional help.
Resource Management: Aligning current security controls with ISO 27001 criteria required a thorough review and plan, and the process was laborious.
Continuous Improvement: Secro required a partner who could speed up the certification procedure so that their teams could concentrate on their core expertise and responsibilities.
“Akitra revolutionized our approach to security, offering a fresh perspective that aligned perfectly with our priorities. Their automated tools and efficient support simplified compliance and swiftly secured our certification. Akitra covered the entire spectrum, enabling us to complete ISO 27001 audit success from start to finish rapidly and confidently.”
Dascka Serrano
Director of Operations & Chief of Staff, Secro
Akitra's Solution
Recognizing the significance of ISO 27001 certification for Secro’s reputation and growth, the company engaged Akitra for its expertise and compliance automation platform. Dascka Serrano said, “Akitra Andromeda platform gave us a peace of mind to be able to perform daily security checks on compliance with company PCs and laptops. Have “Akitra’s approach encompassed a series of strategic steps:” in the Solution section be on it’s own line.
Comprehensive Assessment: Akitra thoroughly evaluated Secro’s current security procedures, gaps, finding opportunities for improvement and conformity with ISO 27001 requirements.
Customized Roadmap: Akitra created a bespoke roadmap that defined the precise steps necessary to achieve ISO 27001 certification based on the assessment’s findings.
Expert Guidance: Secro’s security procedures aligned with industry best practices, thanks to the experienced direction and support of Akitra’s compliance specialists.
Time Management: They thought it should have taken longer, but with Akitra, they received their certification faster, Dascka Serrano added, “ The way Akitra worked and planned a timeline with systematic steps for complete compliance while providing weekly calls to regroup and help the team succeed made the process easy.”
The Result
Secro’s successful ISO 27001 certification journey is a testament to its commitment to excellence in information security. With the support of Akitra, Secro achieved a significant milestone and strengthened its position as a trusted leader in their market segment. The partnership between Secro and Akitra exemplifies how strategic collaboration can lead to outstanding outcomes quickly.
The collaboration between Secro and Akitra yielded remarkable results:
ISO 27001 Certification: Secro recently attained ISO 27001 accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to best practices and information security.
Enhanced Data Security: With the certification, Secro created a strong information security architecture and best practices that protects sensitive data and reduces risks.
Strengthened Trust: Secro’s commitment to protecting its clients’ data is evidenced by its ISO 27001 accreditation. This accomplishment strengthened consumer confidence and trust even further.
Operational Efficiency: Akitra’s advice simplified the certification process, allowing Secro to concentrate on its core activities while effectively satisfying compliance standards.
Future Preparedness: By fostering a culture of continuous development and adaptation to changing security problems, the certification has positioned Secro for future success.
“It was great peace of mind knowing that along with Akitra, we had another set of eyes helping us prioritize our security framework as security is one of our main priorities.
