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CHANNELS BY STC RECEIVES ISO/IEC 27001:2022 CERTIFICATION PRESENTED BY RISK ASSOCIATES

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Risk Associates (RA), a renowned certification body specializing in cybersecurity standards, proudly announces the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification awarded to Channels by STC. This certification recognizes Channels by STC’s commitment to implementing and maintaining a robust information security management system.

During the certificate award ceremony held in Riyadh, Firas S. Alghamdi, IT Infrastructure Director at Channels by STC, received the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate from Dr. Aftab Rizvi, CEO of Risk Associates. Ahmed Alshuraim, Access and IT Security Manager at Channels by STC, was also honored during the ceremony.

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“We congratulate Channels by STC on this significant accomplishment,” stated Dr. Aftab Rizvi. “This certification reflects Channels by STC’s dedication to implementing robust security measures across all areas, safeguarding sensitive information in today’s digital landscape.”

The certification of Channels by STC highlights the importance of information security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and underscores Risk Associate’s commitment to promoting cybersecurity in the region.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the latest version of the internationally recognized standard for ISMS, emphasizing a risk-based approach to information security management. It provides organizations with a framework to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks, ensuring the protection of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, and customer information.

Gracing the ceremony were key personalities, including Mr. Azam Saeed Hashmi Director – MEA and Ms. Fareha Javed of Risk Associates, alongside other representatives from both organizations.

As a trusted certification body, Risk Associates is committed to supporting organizations like STC in their pursuit of excellence in information security management.

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Risk Associates

Risk Associates is a leading certification body for information security management systems (ISMS). With a team of experts and a comprehensive range of services, RA helps organizations worldwide achieve and maintain compliance with industry-leading security standards.

Risk Associates specializes in assessments against various standards including PCI DSS, PCI SSF, PCI PIN, PCI 3DS, C.S.A., along with offensive security services such as Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scans, Red Teaming, Managed Services, SOC I and II.

With a legacy spanning two decades, Risk Associates has been a leading provider of Information Technology and Cybersecurity services. The company’s core mission revolves around mitigating risks and delivering comprehensive compliance, testing, audits, and certifications.

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Channels by STC

Channels by STC is the sales and distribution arm of stc group, and one of the leading telecom distribution companies in the Middle East with operations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. Established as a partner of choice for Telecom companies, channels enable connectivity with customers and reaches out to markets with a dynamic range of services and products.

Channels by STC is currently the fastest growing telecommunication network in the Middle East, having surpassed over 25,000 Points of Sale regionally and Electronic Voucher Terminal Points, 4,000 Check Out Counters, 25 Distribution branches and more.