National Bank obtains ISO global certificate for information security

Ramallah-Ma'an- The National Bank has obtained the ISO 27001:2022 international certificate for meeting international specifications for information security, after a series of audits and examinations conducted on the bank throughout the year by an accredited international company that conducted a comprehensive assessment of the information security controls applied and related to the data center, information and communications technology, making the National Bank the first Palestinian bank to obtain this certificate. While receiving the certificate, Assistant CEO for Information Technology Adel Hassan pointed out that the National Bank is making continuous efforts to preserve and protect information assets and enhance preventive controls to reduce cyber risks, noting that the banking and financial technology sector is witnessing rapid developments, which imposes the need to enhance efforts to protect customer data, considering obtaining the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate an international badge for the bank that reflects its commitment to the highest standards of protection. In turn, the Public Relations Manager at the National Bank, Reem Anani, stressed that this certificate reflects the bank's culture of continuous improvement and development and the proactive approach it follows to effectively manage risks within its digital system. It also emphasizes maintaining confidentiality and protecting the information and funds of customers who have placed their trust in the bank. She pointed out that this achievement makes the National Bank move with confident steps in its journey towards digital transformation. It is worth noting that the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate is an affirmation of the bank's commitment to applying international standards in establishing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the information security system, in addition to assessing and addressing the risks related to this system. SourceMaan News Agency