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SYDNEY, Jan. 31/MediaNet International-AsiaNet/ –

SAI Global (ASX: SAI) has gained accreditation to certify organizations and
train professionals to the new International Standard for information security
management.

The news comes following the recent publication of the Standard by the
International Organization for Standardization in Geneva.

The standard titled, ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems
(ISMS), is designed to help ensure the selection of security controls for
information assets such as customer lists, databases, billing information,
banking details and audit records.

The Chief Executive of SAI Global, Mr Ross Wraight, said: "We are delighted
to have achieved accreditation to certify organizations and training
professionals to this rigorous information security Standard. The Standard has
been developed as the latest weapon to help global business secure their
information assets and boost their defences against costly information security
attacks."

The implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 Standard can assist organisations in:

* Formulating security requirements and objectives
* Cost effectively managing information security risks
* Managing compliance with information security related laws and
regulations
* Designing a framework for implementing and managing controls to help
ensure information security objectives are met
* Providing information to clients about information security

According to Mr Wraight: "Certification to this new Standard will be a
vital weapon in an organization’s armoury for guarding their information assets
and although the information security requirements will be different for all
organizations, one of the most effective approaches is the use of a Standards
based management system."

"It is also vitally important for organizations to help ensure their
employees are effectively trained to understand the intent of the Standard and
the key principles of information security," said Mr Wraight.

"SAI is also set to offer a global Lead Auditor course for ISO 27001
accredited by RABQSA, a leading international personnel certification body."

"By utilising our on-line information security training program For your
eyes only, organizations can also deliver training programs across the globe in
the language of their choice and monitor and track employees’ performance."

"In-line with the requirements of the Standard, we can help organizations
track and monitor the regulatory and legal requirements your organization may
face by using SAI’s Lawlex range of products and services."

For information on SAI’s series of ISO 27001 training programs please visit
http://www.xlp.com/information-security-auditor-training-course.

Further information about SAI’s compliance, training, and certification
products, services and solutions around information security management can be
found at http://www.sai-global.com.

Media Inquiries : Tom Godfrey – SAI Global
+61 2 8206 6863
+61 414 191 034
tom.godfrey@sai-global.com

SAI Global (ASX: SAI) is one of the world’s leading business publishing,
compliance, training and assurance organisations with more than 20 offices
across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. Through its extensive e-capabilities and its network of auditors,
experts and training professionals SAI Global works with organisations to help
them build better businesses.

Source: SAI Global