Epic Technology Group certified for latest version of ISO/IEC 27001:2013

Embarking on yet another milestone Sri Lanka’s premier and award winning technology conglomerate – Epic Technology Group, synonymous for innovative technology solutions have been certified for the latest version of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for the recently implemented Information Security Management System (ISMS) from world acclaimed certification body BSI (British Standard Institute).This is an upgrade from their earlier certification of ISO/IEC 27001:2005.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is the best known standard in the entire ISO 27001 family, providing requirements for an information security management systems in the organisation. ISMS is a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains secure. This standard includes people, processes and IT systems by applying a risk management process. Organisations that meet these stringent standards are certified as compliant by an independent and accredited certification body, on successful completion of a formal compliance audit.

Speaking further on this achievement Epic Technology Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Nayana Dehigama said, “ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is absolutely essential for Epic considering that we are a company who creates critical technologies for information sensitive organisations. Epic’s technology innovations are constantly touching the lives of Sri Lankans.” Dr. Dehigama further stated, “I am a firm believer that in today’s dynamic market, landscape companies need to keep abreast of the changes happening around them, while protecting customers’ information assets. That is why we went ahead to certify our company with this latest version of ISO 27001, which I feel will improve our enterprise information security, increase our customer confidence, improve our market differentiation, reduce customer and supply chain audit cycles and finally provide an unbiased measurement of the actual information security for Epic Technology Group.”

‘Epicians’are driven by a unique out-of-the box approach to developing advanced yet affordable technology solutions that change the traditional landscape of enterprise content management; secure mobile communication, mobile enterprise automation, and information security domains. Epic’s innovative technology solutions are designed and created by a talent pool of over 200 in-house engineers and experts. Epic also has its very own dedicated Research and Innovation Centre with dedicated researchers who continue to push the limits of innovative world-class technology. “We are proud to be a home grown entity ready to showcase our products on the world stage, and compete effectively with international brands and come out winners,” added Dr. Dehigama.

Epic Technology Group owns an ultra-modern office infrastructure constructed with an investment of over Rs. 350 million equipped with world class development, research and recreation facilities providing technocrats an ideal environment to work in and utilise their skills passionately and creatively. Epic heavily invest in continuous knowledge assimilation and competence building, which they believe to be the pillars of their success over the past 19 years. At Epic, employees are nurtured comprehensively on domain expertise and are provided with ample opportunities to develop core and distinct competencies in preferred domains. The talented workforce constantly contributes towards bringing a clear differentiation in customer satisfaction and product supremacy. 

Today, Epic has become one of the most sought after organisations to work for in the country especially for technocrats who are driven to excel passionately and pursue a career in the domains of secure payment automation, information security, mobile applications and enterprise content management.

Epic is an award winning technology leader of international repute that ‘bridges humans and technology’ through innovative solutions. With an unprecedented number of national and international accolades won over the past years that includes the highest number of awards won by a single company at the National Best Quality Software Awards for five years, National Business Excellence Gold Award in ICT for three consecutive years, the first Gold Award at APICTA for Sri Lanka in the financial services sector shows technology dominance, product supremacy and entrepreneurial excellence of Epic.