StepStone Solutions successfully retain UK and Singapore ISO/IEC 27001

July 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Singapore: 15 July 2010 – StepStone Solutions, a global leader in total talent management, today announced that it has been successfully re-audited against the stringent data security requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security standard. StepStone Solutions’ ISO/IEC 27001 certification now covers UK and Singapore and has also now been expanded to cover a new datacentre opened in Frankfurt, Germany to support its continuing global growth. As a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition and talent management solutions for many of the world’s leading companies, security of data relating to job applicants and employees is an increasingly important priority for StepStone Solutions customers. More information about StepStone Solutions support and services can be found at: http://www.stepstonesolutions.com/solutions/services-support.html

“Successful re-certification to ISO/IEC 27001 for our organisation, including both our existing and new datacentres, demonstrates our commitment to the highest international standards of information security,” said StepStone Solutions CEO, Matthew Parker. “As we continue to invest in our global datacentre infrastructure to support our growing international client base, we recognise the importance to customers of strong governance, robust data security policies, and measures to protect sensitive business information.”

ISO/IEC 27001:2005 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented Information Security Management System within the context of the organisation's overall business risks. It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customised to the needs of individual organisations or parts thereof. ISO/IEC 27001:2005 covers all types of organisations, including commercial enterprises, government agencies, and not-for profit organisations. For more information please visit: http://www.iso.org/iso/home.htm

StepStone Solutions
StepStone Solutions delivers world class technology for finding, recruiting, retaining, managing and developing people. Our global talent acquisition and talent management solutions are available in many languages, with seamless, internet-based access. With the support of our experienced professionals they can be quickly and reliably implemented anywhere in the world, using SaaS or on-premises delivery, to give rapid return on investment. Over 1500 organisations in 40 countries rely on StepStone Solutions every day to improve their business performance, build effective talent strategies, and to help their people have more effective, enjoyable and rewarding careers. StepStone Solutions operates in 16 countries and employs around 450 people. Its global customers include BASF, Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, Lufthansa, Kruger Products, PUMA, and Virgin Atlantic.

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