ISO Certification: A Mark of Quality and Transparency
At Approach Cyber, we are proud to have achieved ISO 27001 certification through Vinçotte, and in addition, ISO 27701 verification for privacy. These certifications go beyond mere compliance – they represent a mark of quality, transparency, and long-term maturity. In essence, certification is not the end goal. Rather, it’s a form of recognition – a clear signal to our clients and employees that we are committed to continuous improvement.
Building Trust from Within
Furthermore, at Approach Cyber, trust in digital is not confined to technical controls. Instead, it is embedded throughout the company. Cross-functional teams collaborate across legal, privacy, and security domains. Moreover, a culture of openness and accessibility empowers employees to speak up. To support this, regular knowledge lunches and coffee corners facilitate sharing and reflection. Importantly, internal privacy requests from employees are taken seriously and are used to enhance our processes.
Investing in Resilience
We also recognize that trust is slow to build but quick to lose. Therefore, we proactively invest in resilience. Our clear incident response plan integrates security, privacy, and communication teams. Additionally, crisis communication procedures include HR, legal, the board, and external stakeholders. To ensure preparedness, we conduct regular training, simulations, and legal updates—helping our team stay ready for whatever may come.
Advice to Others: Start Early, Stay Open
Our advice to other companies? Don’t wait until your organization is “mature” to work on digital trust. Build it from the beginning – before you’re too big to change. Certification helps you become a better version of yourself. The sooner you start, the stronger your foundation.
Conclusion
Trust in digital isn’t just a marketing theme at Approach Cyber. It’s a guiding principle – one we live internally, demonstrate externally, and help our clients embed in everything we do. Certification isn’t the goal. It’s proof of a mindset – one that values clarity, accountability, and resilience. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk.
