blueAPACHE achieves ISO 27001 certification for information security

Summary

This blog post, "blueAPACHE achieves ISO 27001 certification for information security", is a blueAPACHE article from 2019 covering security. Global IT service provider, blueAPACHE, has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification. It is written for readers evaluating emPOWER Security, emPOWER Cloud. Published in 2019. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

Key facts

Label Value
Publication year 2019
Topic blueAPACHE achieves ISO 27001 certification for information security
Services referenced emPOWER Security, emPOWER Cloud
Named products or vendors PECB

Article

Global IT service provider, blueAPACHE, has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification.

Operating for over 20 years, blueAPACHE has been recognised for its compliance to the ISO 27001:2013 information security standard. The certification was awarded after a comprehensive audit of how the security of assets is managed, including financial information, intellectual property, personally identifiable information as well as any information which is entrusted to blueAPACHE by clients. There is a total of 114 controls and 10 clauses that make up the certification which include requirements for systems access control and management, information security policies, physical and environmental security and security incident management. Founder and Managing Director, Chris Marshall, said “I am extremely proud that we can formally announce our ISO 27001 certification. This certification is a true testament to our commitment to information security.”

“Not only is the ISO certification a validation for our own team, but it means that our customers can feel further assured that they are working with a managed service provider that delivers outstanding solutions to complex technology problems, all backed by a secure (ISO certified) infrastructure on a global scale.” This achievement provides further evidence that blueAPACHE is amongst the world’s best managed service providers.

Background

ISO/IEC 27001 is a global standard for an information security management system (ISMS). The framework serves as a guideline towards continually reviewing the safety of your information – PECB

About blueAPACHE

Since 1998, the multi-awarded blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage by delivering comprehensive IT management, cloud, network, voice, software and consulting as a converged service – when they need it, as they need it. This is true IT as a Service. This is blueAPACHE. To learn more, visit www.blueapache.com

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Frequently asked questions

What information security standard did blueAPACHE become certified to in 2019, and how many controls and clauses make it up?

The article says blueAPACHE was awarded certification to the ISO 27001:2013 information security standard, made up of a total of 114 controls and 10 clauses. It lists these as including requirements for systems access control and management, information security policies, physical and environmental security, and security incident management.

What types of information does the article say the certification audit covered protection of?

The article says the certification was awarded after a comprehensive audit of how the security of assets is managed, including financial information, intellectual property, personally identifiable information, and any information entrusted to blueAPACHE by clients. It presents this scope as the basis for the audit that led to certification.

What did founder and managing director Chris Marshall say the ISO certification validates?

The article quotes Marshall saying the certification is a true testament to blueAPACHE's commitment to information security, and a validation for the company's own team. He added that it means customers can feel further assured they are working with a provider backed by a secure, ISO-certified infrastructure on a global scale.

How long had blueAPACHE been operating at the time of this certification, according to the article?

The article says blueAPACHE had been operating for over 20 years at the time of the certification, having been founded in 1998. It presents the ISO 27001 award as further evidence that blueAPACHE is amongst the world's best managed service providers.

Is this post still current?

No. This post reports a specific ISO 27001:2013 certification announced in 2019. blueAPACHE's current certification status and its scope should be checked against the linked service pages rather than this post.

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Knowledge Base

What certification did blueAPACHE achieve, as announced in this press release?

blueAPACHE was awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification, recognizing compliance with the ISO 27001:2013 information security standard.

When was blueAPACHE's ISO 27001 certification announced?

The certification was announced in a press article dated September 18, 2019.

What did the ISO 27001 audit assess at blueAPACHE?

The certification was awarded after a comprehensive audit of how blueAPACHE manages the security of assets, including financial information, intellectual property, personally identifiable information, and any information entrusted to it by clients.

How many controls and clauses make up the ISO 27001 certification blueAPACHE received?

The certification comprises a total of 114 controls and 10 clauses, covering requirements such as systems access control and management, information security policies, physical and environmental security, and security incident management.

Who commented on blueAPACHE's ISO 27001 certification and what did they say?

Founder and Managing Director Chris Marshall said, "I am extremely proud that we can formally announce our ISO 27001 certification. This certification is a true testament to our commitment to information security," adding that it validates the team's work and assures customers they are working with a managed service provider backed by a secure, ISO-certified infrastructure on a global scale.

What is ISO/IEC 27001 according to the page's background section?

ISO/IEC 27001 is described as a global standard for an information security management system (ISMS), serving as a guideline for continually reviewing the safety of an organization's information (citing PECB).

What does the ISO 27001 certification signify about blueAPACHE's standing among managed service providers?

The page states that this achievement provides further evidence that blueAPACHE is amongst the world's best managed service providers.

What is blueAPACHE and what services does it provide, according to the article?

Since 1998, blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology by delivering comprehensive IT management, cloud, network, voice, software and consulting as a converged service — described as 'true IT as a Service.'

Has blueAPACHE's ISO 27001 certification been updated since the original 2019 announcement?

Yes. According to the knowledge base, blueAPACHE has since obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), issued by Sensiba Australia Pty Ltd under certificate number 202507-118 on 1 August 2025, valid until 1 August 2028.

What scope and locations does blueAPACHE's later ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification cover?

Per the knowledge base, the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification covers blueAPACHE's emPOWER Infrastructure and managed service offerings across three certified Australian locations: the Melbourne Office (Level 21, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000), the Sydney Office (Level 7, 219 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000), and the Brisbane Office (Level 2, 16 Marie Street, Brisbane, QLD 4064), spanning ten core service offerings including Professional Services, emPOWER Managed Services, emPOWER Cloud Services (IaaS), emPOWER IT Continuity Services (DRaaS), emPOWER Network Services, emPOWER Voice Carriage Services, emPOWER Unified Communications, emPOWER Co-Location Services, Software Licensing and Subscription Services, and Hardware and Ancillary Services.

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