Tata Sky DTH is ISO 27001:2005 Qualified!

Most of you must have read in today’s papers about the Chinese online spy network which had hacked computers across more than 100 countries. And this must have raised questions in your mind about the security of your own credit card data (or any other personal information shared with brands). Unfortunately, in India, data security is abysmally low. There have been several reported instances of data theft and identity theft. How many go unreported is anybody’s guess. Many companies too have not paid adequate attention to the security of their data leaving them quite vulnerable.

In this context, the steps taken by Tata Sky for protection of its customer’s data are truly a tribute to its proactive-ness and the customer orientation. Tata Sky has become the first Indian direct-to-home (DTH) service provider to be awarded the ISO 27001:2005 accreditation, the benchmark for information security. ISO 27001:2005 is an international standard that provides specifications and guidance for the establishment and proper maintenance of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Its purpose is to reduce business damage by minimizing the impact of security incidents on customer operations, field services, IT-IS data center activities and other support functions as well as ensure business continuity at the same time.

As pointed out rightly by Vikram Kaushik, managing director and CEO of Tata Sky, in one of his interviews, this certification validates Tata Sky’s commitment in delivering highest processes in information management. Check the full article here http://www.televisionpoint.com/news2009/newsfullstory.php?id=1237808614
It also reassures Tata Sky subscribers like me that all our transaction details are highly secure in their systems.

I personally think that all companies in India should follow this great example set by Tata Sky. This would make our systems more secure as well as reducing instances of data theft thereby making life easier for all of us.

So next time, when you buy or recharge TS using your credit card, you can be rest assured about your data being safe.

Thanks Tata Sky!