DUBAI, 9th January, 2023 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, the highest international standard in Information Security Management System.
The accreditation followed rigorous evaluation and auditing processes by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
“DEWA is a pioneer in adopting the best international standards in information security and agile governance. It studies all possibilities and risks that may affect its strategic plans, operations, and the quality of its services. DEWA proactively seeks to manage any risks that may threaten information security by implementing an effective organisational policy for information security. We also adopt the best solutions and technologies to ensure the security and reliability of DEWA’s services,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD &and CEO of DEWA.
He added that DEWA adopts a comprehensive system to ensure electronic security based on a governance framework continuously developed in line with the Dubai Electronic Security Strategy and the National Cyber Security Strategy. DEWA is also committed to introducing its employees and work teams to the latest security solutions to be able to deal with the different current and future security challenges in cooperation with regional and international distinguished organisations in information security systems.
DEWA obtained the ISO certificate (27001:2005) in 2010, which was updated in 2014. Following that, the scope of application of the certification standards was expanded to include all sectors and operations of DEWA in 2018. This helped DEWA obtain the ISO certificate (27001:2013).
In 2016, DEWA launched the first specialised centre for electronic security across the Government of Dubai, which reduces potential electronic risks by proactively monitoring DEWA’s services and technical assets.