Kalmar Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence

Kalmar Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has attained ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), affirming its adherence to the highest standards in safeguarding sensitive information. The certification, awarded after a thorough process conducted by Cargotec’s Information Security team, underscores Kalmar’s dedication to managing information security risks effectively. By aligning with ISO 27001 standards, Kalmar ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its data, offering transparency and assurance to customers. Jouni Auer, Cargotec’s Chief Information Security Officer, emphasized the significance of this certification in demonstrating Kalmar’s proactive approach to information security and commitment to being a trustworthy partner in the digital landscape.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 11-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO 27001 is the world’s best-known standard for ISMSs and defines requirements that these systems must meet. The certification process was completed during 2023 by Cargotec’s Information Security team and the certification was confirmed in December 2023.

Kalmar’s ISMS enables the company to better control its information security risks and continuously improve the information security measures it has in place. The ISO 27001 standard provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity and availability. The standard describes the processes, governance structures and security controls that an organisation should have for identifying information security risks, developing suitable security controls to manage the risks and monitoring that these controls are effective.

For our customers, the ISO 27001 certification, together with the IEC 62443-4-1 certification awarded to Kalmar in September 2023, provides transparency into our security management and opens up new opportunities for customers with strict security certification requirements.

Jouni Auer, Chief Information Security Officer, Cargotec: “The ISO 27001 certificate demonstrates to our customers that we at Kalmar take information security extremely seriously and are firmly committed to being a responsible, reliable partner in the digital arena. Information and cyber security are becoming increasingly important topics, and we are fielding more and more questions about data security requirements from existing and potential customers. With this certification we have taken another proactive step to identify information security risks and manage them effectively.”

Kalmar is the global leader in sustainable cargo handling for ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. With our extensive electric portfolio and global service network, we help our customers move towards safer, more eco-efficient and productive operations. Together, we develop innovative solutions that shape the future of our industry, improving our customers’ every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec’s (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023 totalled approximately EUR 4.6 billion and it employs around 11,400 people. www.cargotec.com

Media Contacts:

Jouni Auer
Chief Information Security Officer
Cargotec
tel. +358 44 700 2891
jouni.auer@cargotec.com

Maija Eklöf
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Kalmar
tel. +358 20 777 4096
maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com

SOURCE: CARGOTEC CORPORATION