New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has received ISO certification for two of its information security systems and two operations controls.

This certification highlights Sebi's commitment to upholding high standards of cybersecurity and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its data and operations.

Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Net Worth: From His Stock Market Investments to Income Source, Know Everything About Congress Leader’s Wealth.

The regulator has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management System at the Primary Data Centre; Security Operations Control (SOC) and Network Operations Control (NOC) Operations; and Information Security Management System at the Disaster Recovery site, according to a release.

The markets watchdog obtained this certification after rigorous evaluation by the body under the accreditation of the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said.

Also Read | National Maritime Day of India 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Day That Marks the Maiden Journey of India’s First Commercial Vessel.

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)/ International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001:2002 is an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

"As part of its continuous commitment to set benchmarks for cybersecurity standards in the Indian Securities Market, it was decided to obtain ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification by ensuring that Sebi's information technology systems meet the standards of a comprehensive evaluation and audit process undertaken by the certification body accredited by NABCB," the release said.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)