NOVA Bank Achieves ISO 27032 Cybersecurity Certification
NOVA Bank has reached a significant milestone in its cybersecurity journey, attaining the globally recognized ISO 27032 certification. This achievement highlight the bank’s unwavering commitment to securing customer data and safeguarding digital operations, placing it among the few elite financial institutions in Nigeria with such a prestigious distinction.
The ISO 27032 certification focuses on strengthening cybersecurity practices, ensuring robust protection for systems, data, and online transactions in the face of a constantly evolving cyber threat landscape. This milestone adds to NOVA Bank’s existing certifications, including ISO 27001 for Information Security Management and BCMS 22301 for Business Continuity Management, further showcasing its dedication to operational security and excellence.
Speaking on the accomplishment, Mrs. Chinwe Iloghalu, the Acting Managing Director and CEO of NOVA Bank, emphasized the importance of this achievement in the bank’s ongoing efforts to ensure customer safety. “This certification underscores NOVA Bank’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest global standards in cybersecurity. As we continue to innovate with customer-centric retail products, cybersecurity remains at the heart of our operations. Our customers can rest assured that their data and transactions are protected by some of the most advanced security frameworks in the industry. Trust is built on security, and NOVA is committed to providing a secure, reliable, and innovative banking experience,” Mrs. Iloghalu stated.
Dr. David Isavwe, the Bank’s Executive Director for Operations and Information Technology, also weighed in on the achievement, highlighting its broader implications. “The ISO 27032 certification highlights NOVA Bank’s proactive approach to addressing cybersecurity challenges. It demonstrates our readiness to protect against evolving threats and our ability to adapt to the dynamic landscape of digital banking. This certification reinforces our commitment to delivering secure and uninterrupted services to our valued customers,” Dr. Isavwe remarked. He also serves as the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria (ISSAN).
This milestone aligns with NOVA Bank’s strategic vision of integrating cutting-edge technology into its Phygital model, blending seamless physical and digital banking experiences. As the bank prepares to launch a range of innovative retail banking products, this certification reiterates its commitment to prioritizing cybersecurity, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted banking experience for its growing customer base. Speed Darlington Arrested Again in Imo State
