Ballard Spahr Receives ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security

7/21/17

Ballard Spahr announced today that the firm has earned ISO 27001 certification of its information security management system, demonstrating compliance with global standards promulgated by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the designation certifies that the firm has a formal set of security and risk management policies, procedures, and controls in place to protect the confidential information of clients and employees.

The certification follows a comprehensive audit of the firm's information systems. ISO 27001, the highest level of security-related accreditation available to a business, is the most commonly used information security standard in the world.

"As we've seen the incidence of cyber incidents increase across all industries, we know that robust information security measures are more important than ever" said Edward J. McAndrew, co-leader of the firm's Privacy and Data Security Practice Group, who worked with the firm's information technology professionals on the certification process. "Our ISO 27001 certification shows that we are committed to meeting the highest standards to protect our clients' sensitive information."

Ballard Spahr passed a formal compliance audit on May 25 and received certification on June 13. The certification is valid for three years. Periodic ongoing audits ensure that the firm continues to comply with the standards required by the certification.

About Ballard Spahr

Ballard Spahr LLP, an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 13 offices in the United States, provides a range of services in litigation, business and finance, real estate, intellectual property, and public finance. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, life sciences and technology companies, health systems, investors and developers, government agencies and sponsored enterprises, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines a national scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. For more information, please visit www.ballardspahr.com.

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