Cardinus Achieves ISO 27001 Accreditation For Information Security

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND, April 14, 2013 (Press-News.org) CARDINUS Risk Management has been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation for the provision of risk assessment and e-learning software, training, services and consultancy in connection with the safety risk management market.

Cardinus, which is based in the UK, provides risk assessment and e-learning software, training systems and consultancy services to more than two million users worldwide. Data management is at the core of many Cardinus services and it is the analysis and application of health and safety data that makes Cardinus solutions so effective.

It provides safety and risk management systems to some of the world's largest companies as well as many public sector entities. These organisations demand and dictate best practice in the key areas of health and safety and data management and protection.

Andy Hawkes, CEO of Cardinus Risk Management, said, "We are delighted to have gained this accreditation as managing personal and corporate data is a core competency that many companies in our sector fail to understand. We wanted to become one of the world's first safety organisations to hold this accreditation as evidence of our total commitment to information security."

Implementing the ISO27001 standard ensures that an organisation formally specifies a management system intended to bring information security under explicit management control. It is recognised throughout the globe as best practice.
Barbara Snape, IT director at Cardinus, said, "This has been a major project with all parts of our systems, processes and procedures reviewed, revised and scrutinised to exacting standards. This is an absolute sign of our commitment to delivering products and services that meet the highest levels of security at all times."

Cardinus Risk Management has been producing and supplying risk management services and e-learning courses since 1995. Its customers include many of the world's leading organisations, a large number of small and medium-sized organisations and central government departments.

Its innovative online assessment and e-learning solutions save money and help organisations to comply with legislation. Products are endorsed by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and have won numerous awards.
For more information about cost-effective e-learning and other Cardinus products telephone 020 7469 0200, email info@cardinus.com or visit http://www.cardinus.com.

Notes to Editors
Cardinus directors, experts and consultants are available for interview and quotes on industry issues. The full range of Cardinus consultancy services can be seen on its website, http://www.cardinus.com or you can telephone 0207 469 0200 (UK) 1-866-966-3420 (US).

About Cardinus
Cardinus Risk Management is part of AmWINS Group, Inc. which has 70 locations across 17 countries, including 50 in the United States. With more than 2,000 employees, AmWINS is an amalgamation of more than 25 wholesale brokerage, underwriting and group benefit operations.

Cardinus provides online injury reduction solutions and risk management within the safety, fleet and property sectors. Established in 1995, it has an enviable track record of working with government and leading blue chip organizations. Cardinus provides solutions to customers across the United Kingdom, the US and worldwide. Solutions include 'Workstation Safety Plus' a software solution designed to reduce the risks associated with using DSE and ergonomics; a comprehensive fleet risk solution that combines in-vehicle driver training with online self-assessment; property solutions including fire risk surveys, asbestos assessment and a range of e-learning courses. Cardinus Environmental provides a range of services, including Environmental Essentials.

Cardinus Risk Management Limited, 4th Floor, 3 East Grinstead House, Wood Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1UZ. Cardinus Risk Management Limited, 10 Flag Business Exchange, Vicarage Farm Road, Peterborough, Cambs PE1 5SL. For further information please call Cardinus Risk Management Limited on 020 7469 0200 or email info@cardinus.com