Intelligent CISO Issue 58 | Page 9

IN Groupe unveils Seychelles ’ new biometric passport
I the Seychelles government for over 20 years and has won the latest tender launched by the country for the production of its new biometric passports and their issuing system .
Roche Diagnostics sets new milestone in the Middle East with ISO27001 Information Security certification
R milestone as the first in-vitro diagnostics company in the Middle East to secure the prestigious ISO27001 Information Security certification in recognition of its exceptional commitment to protecting patient data information and building trust across the region .
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IN Groupe unveils Seychelles ’ new biometric passport

N Groupe has been a partner of

I the Seychelles government for over 20 years and has won the latest tender launched by the country for the production of its new biometric passports and their issuing system .

This contract also includes the supply of the national ICAO PKI and nPKD ( Public Key Directory ).
The new electronic passport incorporates a polycarbonate data page , combining a transparent window and a DID Shape holographic device , an electronic chip in the eCover containing biographical and biometric data and includes the digital signature , an important feature that ensures the link with the issuing authority , making it one of the most advanced on the African continent . collection and processing system . It also helped to ensure a transfer of skills in order to make the client autonomous in the management of the personalisation of the passports .
Errol Fonseka , Minister of Home Affairs , said the introduction of an electronic biometric passport in Seychelles should increase the level of border security by making fraud detection more efficient .
According to Henley Passport Index , the Seychelles passport is now ranked number one in Africa and 28th in the world in terms of ease of travel to other countries .
IN Groupe ’ s team supported the local authorities in setting up the data

Roche Diagnostics sets new milestone in the Middle East with ISO27001 Information Security certification

oche Diagnostics Middle East FZCO has set a new

R milestone as the first in-vitro diagnostics company in the Middle East to secure the prestigious ISO27001 Information Security certification in recognition of its exceptional commitment to protecting patient data information and building trust across the region .

The certification was awarded following a rigorous evaluation process of its information security management systems and operations .
Roche Diagnostics Middle East has achieved proven results in reducing the chances of security breaches and gained the increased trust and respect of its partners , customers and the public .
With combined strengths in both diagnostics and pharmaceuticals , Roche makes significant contributions to the healthcare system .
ISO27001 is an internationally accepted information security standard . It identifies the requirements for a comprehensive Information Security Management System ( ISMS ) and defines how organisations should manage and handle information in a secure manner , including appropriate security controls . It is universally recognised as a critical tool for assisting organisations in managing multiple threats and safeguarding their information assets .
Roche follows global best practices in information security by meeting the stringent criteria set under the ISO27001 protocols . By aligning with international standards and having a structured method to address compliance requirements ,
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