Blackpanda has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, formally validating its information security management system (ISMS) against one of the world’s most recognised international standards for information security.
The certification, issued by accredited certification body Accorp Partners, is valid from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2028 and confirms that Blackpanda has implemented robust, risk-based controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across its operations.
Why ISO/IEC 27001 matters
ISO/IEC 27001 sets the global benchmark for how organisations identify, assess, and manage information security risks. Rather than focusing on technology alone, the standard evaluates governance, people, processes, and continuous improvement — ensuring security is embedded into day-to-day operations.
For Blackpanda, achieving ISO 27001 reflects a long-standing commitment to operational discipline and resilience — particularly critical given its role delivering cyber incident response and underwriting cyber insurance across Asia.
“Security isn’t a checkbox — it’s a culture,” said Gene Yu, Founder and CEO of Blackpanda. “ISO 27001 certification recognises the rigour our teams apply every day to safeguarding the data entrusted to us. For our clients, partners, and insurers, it provides independent assurance that information security is deeply embedded into how Blackpanda operates.”
Strengthening a unified foundation of trust
The certification further strengthens Blackpanda’s compliance framework, which includes SOC 2 Type II and Cyber Essentials accreditation. Together, these credentials form a unified foundation of trust — demonstrating that Blackpanda’s controls are not only well-designed, but also independently tested and operationally effective over time.
Supporting Blackpanda’s integrated Assurance-to-Insurance model
As a Lloyd’s of London–accredited insurance coverholder and Asia’s leading local cyber incident response firm, Blackpanda operates at the intersection of preparation, response, and insurance. ISO 27001 supports this integrated Assurance-to-Insurance (A2I) model by ensuring that the same standards of information security apply across consulting engagements, response operations, and underwriting activities.
In an environment where cyber incidents, regulatory scrutiny, and supply-chain risk continue to intensify, ISO 27001 provides organisations with a clear signal of maturity and accountability. For Blackpanda’s enterprise customers, insurance partners, and regulators, the certification offers added confidence that security and trust are treated as business-critical priorities — not afterthoughts.
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FAQ
1) What is ISO/IEC 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard that outlines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS). It provides a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive information.
2) Is Blackpanda “ISO 27001 certified” or “ISO 27001 compliant”?
Certified means Blackpanda has completed a formal, independent certification audit and received ISO/IEC 27001 certification from an accredited body. Compliant indicates alignment with the standard’s requirements, but may not imply formal certification.
3) What does the certification cover?
ISO/IEC 27001 certification covers the policies, processes, and controls that make up Blackpanda’s ISMS — including how risks are identified, assessed, treated, and continually improved across people, process, and technology.
4) How long is the certification valid?
Blackpanda’s ISO/IEC 27001 certification is valid from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2028, subject to ongoing surveillance requirements defined by the certification programme.
5) Who issued the certification?
The certification was issued by an accredited certification body.
Certification body: Accorp Partners Cert Inc.
Certificate number: ACC-ISMS-2025090150
6) How does ISO 27001 relate to SOC 2 (Type II) and Cyber Essentials?
These frameworks complement one another. ISO/IEC 27001 focuses on a holistic ISMS and risk management. SOC 2 (Type II) evaluates the operational effectiveness of controls against Trust Services Criteria over a period of time. Cyber Essentials establishes baseline cybersecurity practices. Together, they provide a stronger, unified trust posture.
7) What does this mean for Blackpanda customers and partners?
It provides independent assurance that Blackpanda’s information security is managed through a formal system of governance, risk management, control implementation, and continual improvement — supporting secure delivery across consulting, incident response, and underwriting activities.
About Blackpanda
Blackpanda is a Lloyd’s of London–accredited insurance coverholder and Asia’s leading local cyber incident response firm, delivering end-to-end digital emergency support across the region. We are pioneering the A2I (Assurance-to-Insurance) model in cybersecurity — uniting preparation, response, and insurance into a seamless pathway that minimises financial and operational impact from cyber attack. Through expert consulting services, response assurance subscriptions, and innovative cyber insurance, we help organisations get ready, respond, and recover from cyber attacks — all delivered by local specialists working in concert. Our mission is clear: to bring complete cyber peace of mind to every organisation in Asia, from the first moment of breach through full recovery and beyond.
