Positive Images (UK) Ltd

Positive have long held a reputation for seeking the latest and most innovative technology to offer their clients the highest quality printing at the most competitive prices. With trusted brands such as Monsoon, Chestertons and Coca Cola in their care, ensuring robust data security is a must.

Mike Sullivan, responsible for overseeing the implementation of their ISO 27001 management system tells us why attaining the standard was important for them;

Whilst we had existing security house management and procedures and systems in place, it was time to put them to the test against ISO standards so we could improve and then promote our achievement to current and future clients.

Once Positive established the need for ISO 27001, they had to choose an appropriate Certification Body to work with to obtain their certification. Mike explains why BAB were the obvious choice for them;

The British Assessment Bureau had a proactive approach and a good understanding of our business needs.

Whilst ISO 27001 was new to Positive, Mike explained that by following the implementation process closely and staying actively involved, he was able to allay the fears of his team;

The team here expected the implementation to be a huge project to undertake, however with good management and advice we broke down the requirements and managed it well.

Mike went on to explain how the support of their British Assessment Bureau Auditor complimented the work of their team;

The audit process went well with the help of our Auditor, making it a smooth process.

For Positive clients, meeting the requirements of ISO 27001 further demonstrates that not only is information security taken seriously, but that everyone within the organisation is information security aware. Positive join the likes of Xerox in providing assurance to their clients that data is safe in their hands. Mike concluded;

We are pleased to have gone through the ISO 27001 process as it has really enhanced our existing data security controls and processes.

As more industries and suppliers realise the importance of ISO 27001 and the added data security it provides, it has quickly upped the ranks as a prerequisite on tenders. Danny Sullivan, Managing Director at Positive, confirmed this trend and the benefits the company have reaped as a consequence of achieving certification;

More and more tenders are requiring certification to ISO 27001 and for certain contracts it is becoming a necessity. ISO 27001 is already improving the way our business operates and helped in attracting new clients and business as a direct result of certification. We expect ISO 27001 to open more doors to us in the future.