Implico is secure

CERTIFIED EXCELLENCE

CYBER SECURITY • AS A LEADING PROVIDER OF LOGISTICS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, IMPLICO HAS GONE OUT OF ITS WAY TO PROVE ITS SECURITY CREDENTIALS THROUGH ISO 27001 CERTIFICATION

IMPLICO HAS ACHIEVED another milestone by becoming certified according to the ISO 27001 standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Specialising in the optimisation of logistics and business processes for oil and gas downstream companies, Implico has further expanded the diverse range of solutions available to customers.

The certification by TÜV Nord confirms that the company’s internal processes and regulations comply with the ISO 27001 definitions, guaranteeing a high level of information security that is subject to regular testing and continuous improvement.

In order to meet the required standards, Implico has invested heavily in the documentation and optimisation of its work and business processes. As of 20 April 2019, its OpenTAS, iGOS, IT and SAP hosting have been recognised as complying with the ISO 27001 standard. In the course of the two-stage audit, TÜV Nord did a comprehensive check of information security at the company’s headquarters in Hamburg; Implico convinced the auditors with its resilient information technology, exemplary documentation and strong security awareness. Additionally, Implico has clear regulations for information transfer and holds regular employee training sessions.

“The ISMS certification is a big accomplishment for Implico,” adds Nina Ehlert, information security officer at Implico. “We have invested heavily in our information security and we are happy that our efforts have yielded fruit. We will continue to build upon this from now on – steadily revising processes, implementing measures and making advancements. Our ambition for security excellence assumes that we always aim for an exemplary safety level.”

“In an information-driven industry like oil and gas, security and confidentiality are paramount,” adds Stephan Buhre, managing director at Implico. “The ISMS certification classifies Implico as a trustworthy partner with whom even sensitive data is in safe hands. We have heaved security at Implico to a new level.”

UNDER LOCK AND KEY ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security management systems. It provides clear rules and regulations for planning and executing as well as monitoring and improving data and information security within a company. Implico has cemented itself as a leader in consulting services, data services and software solutions for the entire supply chain and this recent ISMS certification only strengthens its standing.

Leading global oil and gas companies trust in Implico’s industry expertise and high-performance IT solutions, which include OpenTAS, Implico Global Operation Services (iGOS), and the SAP downstream solutions SAP Secondary Distribution Management (SDM) and SAP Retail Fuel Network Operations (RFNO).

OpenTAS automates the storage and transport of hydrocarbons for refineries, tank farms, and service station networks; iGOS offers innovative downstream solutions out of the Cloud; SAP SDM steers and optimises the complete order-to-cash process; and SAP RFNO automates all payment and quantity flows of service station networks.

Implico is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Software Development Partner of SAP and a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork. HCB www.implico.com