ExactTarget Earns ISO27001 Certification
ExactTarget Earns ISO27001 Certification
Certification Recognizes Company's Commitment to Global Processes, Controls
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global cross-channel digital marketing leader ExactTarget (NYS: ET) announced today that it earned ISO27001 certification for information security, a global designation recognizing the company's data protection systems, processes and controls.
Administered by BrightLine, an accredited certification body, the designation certifies ExactTarget meets or exceeds stringent international standards that include requirements for security controls and processes.
"Achieving ISO27001 certification provides marketers around the globe assurance that ExactTarget's technology and processes meet the highest global standards," said Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget chairman and chief executive officer. "As the largest pure play marketing SaaS provider, ExactTarget is proud to be among the first marketing technology platforms in the world to earn this level of certification."
ISO27001 is a globally recognized standard for establishing and certifying information security management systems through an extensive audit by an independent third-party auditor. The voluntary standard is designed to provide confidence to interested parties and specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving systems and controls.
The news of ExactTarget's certification follows the launch of ExactTarget's new Singapore office, extending the company's ability to bring its suite of email, mobile, social media, Web, data management and marketing automation applications to marketers throughout the region. ExactTarget's global operations now include offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore and Sweden. ExactTarget's U.S. operations include offices in Atlanta, Indianapolis, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle.
About ExactTarget
ExactTarget is a leading global provider of cross-channel digital marketing software-as-a-service solutions that empower organizations of all sizes to communicate with their customers through email, mobile, social media, Web and marketing automation. ExactTarget's suite of integrated applications enable marketers to plan, automate, deliver and optimize data-driven digital marketing and real-time communications to drive customer engagement, increase sales and improve return on marketing investment. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with offices in North America, Europe, Singapore, South America and Australia, ExactTarget trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ET." For more information, visit www.ExactTarget.com.
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