Manama:The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has successfully completed the annual surveillance audit of its Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with the updated ISO/IEC 270012022 international standard.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this achievement reflects the CBB's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and operational resilience. Mohamed Abdulkarim, Executive Director of Administrative Services at the CBB, emphasized the importance of this success in supporting the CBB's role in safeguarding monetary and financial stability while promoting sustainable growth and development in Bahrain's financial services sector.
Mohamed Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Director of the Cyber Security Unit at the CBB, stated that information security and cybersecurity resilience are key priorities for the bank. He highlighted the CBB's commitment to protecting information assets, managing cybersecurity risks proactively, and maintaining robust governance standards in line with international best practices. This achievement is seen as a reflection of the CBB's ongoing efforts to strengthen its information security framework and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The ISO/IEC 270012022 international standard provides a globally recognized framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving information security management systems. The successful completion of the audit confirms the effectiveness of the CBB's information security policies, procedures, and controls through an independent assessment aligned with international requirements and standards.