Open LMS Formalises Information Security Credentials With ISO 27001 Certification
Open LMS has attained ISO 27001: 2013 Certification after a rigorous auditing process, formalising the platform’s long-standing commitment to processes and standards that safeguard your sensitive information. Read on to learn more about the certification, and what it means for your organisation as Open LMS users.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (January 22, 2024)—Open LMS is proud to report that as of January 5, 2024, it has attained ISO 27001 certification. The platform has been audited by A-LIGN, an ISO / IEC 27001 certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) that has performed over 2,000 similar ISO Assessments.
ISO 27001 Certification is an established and internationally recognised cybersecurity standard published in October 2013 by the International Organization for Standards (ISO). It focuses on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data handled and stored in a given environment, and these are defined as follows:
- When data is confidential, it’s protected from unauthorised disclosure.
- Maintaining data integrity means ensuring that data remains accurate and complete.
- Ensuring availability means that information will always be accessible when needed.
Attaining ISO 27001 Certification demonstrates a platform’s:
- Increased resilience to cyber-attacks
- Greater preparedness for new threats
- Advanced data integrity, confidentiality, and availability
A-LIGN’s auditing process included a full review of Open LMS’s scope, policies, procedures, and processes, as well as a full audit of the Open LMS system via interviews, inspections of documented evidence, and process observation. A-LIGN will continue to conduct annual surveillance audits, ensuring that Open LMS remains fully compliant.
“Attaining ISO 27001 certification is an important milestone for Open LMS and a validation of our ongoing commitment to high standards of information security,” said David Ells, Open LMS Managing Director. “Open LMS has always prioritised the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of its clients’ information and customers can feel assured by a formal recognition of that commitment.”
To learn how Open LMS can securely support your institution’s learning initiatives, contact us today, or check out our ebook, ‘Open-Source LMS Security Myths Debunked’.About Open LMS
Open LMS leverages open-source software to deliver an effective and engaging learning experience. As the largest commercial provider of hosting and support services for the open-source Moodle™ learning platform, we help organisations and institutions deliver great learning experiences without complexities. Previously a Blackboard product, Open LMS was acquired by Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG) in March 2020.
