Information Security ISO/IEC 27001

Paramount Computer Systems - Dubai Internet City

Paramount Computer Systems has achieved BSI registration for BS 7799 for its management of information security in the provision of internet security products, professional services and consultancy.

Paramount Computer Systems employs some 35 staff in Dubai Internet City, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, providing amongst others, consultancy services for companies aspiring to BS 7799 certification.

Paramount Computer Systems service the financial, telecommunications, education and manufacturing industries as well as Governments and ISPs.

Why seek BS 7799?

BS 7799, the Information Security Management System audits how an organisation safeguards its electronic information. Paramount Computer Systems is the first company in Dubai Internet City to gain certification for BS 7799.

Paramount Managing Director, Harish Kunnath, explains why the company sought BS 7799 registration: "Internet security is Paramount's business. What better way to reassure our customers than by demonstrating that we have already put such a highly recognised and respected standard of practice in place internally."

Mr Kunnath was delighted by the response of his staff to the challenge of achieving the registration. He said: "The Paramount staff took up the challenge enthusiastically. It increased awareness about data back up and the need to segregate duties. The whole process improved our staff's morale, as they are proud to be a part of a BS 7799 certified E-security operation. It has also acted as a welcome morale booster as Paramount seeks ISO 9000 certification."

We at BSI are delighted that Paramount Computer Systems is the first company in Dubai Internet City to gain this accolade. The management and staff at Paramount have shown considerable energy and enthusiasm in fulfilling the requirements of BS 7799.

Paramount's achievement in gaining BS 7799 has highlighted the importance of standards, not only for products but for systems as well. The growing use of the internet has created many new areas in which information security is vital. BS 7799 plays a vital role in securing the transfer of electronic information and BSI can assist your company with all aspects of achieving certification.

As Harish Kunnath so succinctly put it: "The BSI website is one of the best sources to prepare for BS 7799 certification. BSI was the single window source for the guides and standards required for building the ISMS."

This is an excellent example of how BSI works together with business to improve organisational work practices. BSI congratulates Paramount's staff on their achievement and we highly recommend that other information technology and communications organisations seek BS 7799, Information Security Management System.