Kuwait, 27 October 2019: In line with Gulf Bank's ongoing efforts to strengthen and optimize its information security, the Bank’s executive leadership team attended an awareness session on ISO 27001 certification. The ISO 27001 certification is a widely recognized international standard outlining best practices for information security management systems.

Gulf Bank security processes and procedures are continuously updated to mitigate risks and to support organizational growth. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard mandating numerous controls for the establishment, maintenance, and certification of an information security management system (ISMS). This ISMS framework consists of all the legal, physical, and technical controls which allow companies to manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, or information entrusted by third parties.

Commenting on the session, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank, Ms. Salma AlHajjaj, said: “At Gulf Bank, we continuously strive to ensure our workforce is trained to consistently enhance our operations in line with global business trends. This initiative, amongst others, is a testament to Gulf Bank's commitment to operate in line with the latest industry standards and best practices, especially in regards to the protection of customer information and providing our clients with the highest levels of information security.”

The awareness session was delivered by Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future.

To learn more about Gulf Bank’s activities, customers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches or log on to www.e-gulfbank.com. Customers can also contact the Customer Contact Center by calling 1805805 or direct their queries through the WhatsApp service on 65805805 for assistance and guidance.