Psono is excited to announce a significant milestone in our security journey: we have successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognized standard demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of information security management and protecting our users' most sensitive data.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, ensuring it remains secure through a comprehensive framework of policies, procedures, and controls. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification have demonstrated their ability to systematically manage information security risks and continuously improve their security posture.
Our Certification Journey
As a lean team of two handling the ISO 27001 certification process, we discovered that we already had many strong security practices in place. However, the ISO 27001 framework provided us with a valuable opportunity to systematically review our existing approach and identify areas for improvement.
Reviewing Our Security Foundation
The certification process required us to take a step back and formally document our security practices. This exercise revealed that while we had implemented robust security measures, the ISO 27001 framework helped us:
- Formalize existing processes: Many of our security practices were already effective but needed proper documentation and structure
- Identify gaps: The comprehensive ISO 27001 controls helped us spot areas where our security could be enhanced
- Improve consistency: We standardized our approach to risk management and security controls across all operations
- Enhance monitoring: We refined our security monitoring and incident response procedures
Key Improvements Made
The ISO 27001 certification process guided us to strengthen several areas:
Risk Management: We enhanced our risk assessment methodology to be more systematic and comprehensive, building on our existing security-first mindset.
Documentation: We formalized our security policies and procedures, creating a solid foundation for consistent security practices.
Incident Response: While we already had strong incident response capabilities, ISO 27001 helped us refine our processes and improve documentation.
Vendor Management: We strengthened our approach to evaluating and managing third-party security risks.
Enhanced Security for Our Users
This certification validates that our security measures meet international standards and translates into concrete benefits for Psono users:
- Verified Security Practices: Our existing security measures have been independently audited and certified
- Systematic Risk Management: We now have an even more structured approach to identifying and mitigating security risks
- Continuous Improvement: ISO 27001 ensures we regularly review and enhance our security practices
- Regulatory Alignment: The certification helps us maintain compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR
Introducing Our Trust Center
Alongside our ISO 27001 certification, we're launching our new Trust Center at trust.esaqa.com. This resource provides transparency into our security practices, certifications, and compliance status.
What You'll Find:
- Security Certifications: Our ISO 27001 certificate and security attestations
- Compliance Information: Details on our compliance with various regulations and standards
- Security Documentation: Information about how we protect your data
- Privacy Policies: Our comprehensive data handling practices
- Security Updates: Regular updates on our security posture
The Trust Center reflects our commitment to transparency and gives users the information they need to understand our security approach.
Building on Our Security Heritage
This certification builds upon our existing security achievements:
- Regular Security Audits: Our fourth independent security audit in 2025 continues to validate our robust security practices
- Strong Cryptographic Foundation: End-to-end encryption protects your data, with configurable key backup options for enterprise needs
- Open Source Transparency: Our open-source approach allows security verification
- Continuous Testing: Regular security assessments to maintain our security posture
Why This Matters for Enterprise Customers
ISO 27001 certification is particularly valuable for our enterprise customers:
- Procurement Requirements: Many organizations require ISO 27001 from their vendors
- Compliance Support: Helps customers meet their own regulatory obligations
- Risk Reduction: Demonstrates systematic approach to protecting sensitive data
- Audit Confidence: Provides assurance to internal audit teams
Our Ongoing Commitment
Achieving ISO 27001 certification represents our commitment to continuous security improvement. We will:
- Maintain Certification: Through regular audits and continuous improvement
- Stay Current: Keep pace with evolving security threats and best practices
- Enhance Transparency: Continue providing visibility into our security practices
- Listen to Feedback: Use customer and community input to guide security improvements
Experience the Benefits
We invite you to explore our enhanced security posture. Visit our Trust Center at trust.esaqa.com to review our certifications and security documentation. For enterprise customers interested in learning how Psono meets organizational security requirements, please reach out to discuss your needs.
Thank You
We appreciate the trust our users place in Psono. This ISO 27001 certification represents our ongoing commitment to earning and maintaining that trust through systematic security management and continuous improvement.
The certification process reinforced that we were already on the right path with our security-first approach, while helping us refine and enhance our practices for even better protection of your sensitive data.
