Kuwait, 29 January 2024: For the 10th year in a row, owing to its commitment to the highest international standards for security systems efficiency, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) successfully garnered the ISO 27001:2022 International Certificate for Information Security Management System. This achievement is a testament to the Bank’s unyielding commitment to adopting top-class security systems and state-of-the-art technologies across all its services, guaranteeing the highest levels of security and safety for the customers’ bank and personal data.

Commenting on this achievement, Basil Al-Suwaidan, General Manager of the Information Security, Privacy, and Anti-Fraud Department at KIB said: “We are very proud of being granted this prestigious certification for the 10th consecutive year, allowing us to set a new benchmark for data security in the market. This feat further proves our insistence on being distinguished and acknowledges our unwavering efforts to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and adhere to the accredited international standards for information security. It is worthy to note that the new version of the standard includes security controls related to modern risks such as cloud computing and other emerging technologies.”

Al-Suwaidan added: “We always seek to adopt a meticulous strategy and approach to information security, which is why we are constantly working with our employees on adhering to absolute confidentiality and privacy of administrative and customer data. We thank everyone who contributed to this achievement, which not only bolsters our position in the market but also reinforces our commitment to safeguarding our stakeholders’ information. In doing so, we are able to take further strides toward adopting higher industry standards that enable us to fulfill our customers’ and partners' aspirations alike.”

Among the many factors keeping KIB in the market lead is the constant fortification of its data security systems, which it pairs with regular investment in its staff’s competencies, skills, and general understanding of the latest security challenges in today's market. In parallel with strategic planning, KIB continues to adopt highly accurate precautionary measures to efficiently keep all future security challenges at bay. These efforts are an integral part of the Bank’s deeply rooted commitment to achieving comprehensive security and adopting best-in-line technologies and approaches.