bitbank, inc. has become the first Japanese cryptocurrency exchange* to be certified to an information security management system (ISMS) based on an international standard for information security
We announce that bitbank, inc. (HQ: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Noriyuki Hirosue; hereinafter referred to as the company) has become the first Japanese cryptocurrency exchange* to be certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the internationally recognized standard for information security which sets out the specification for an information security management system (ISMS) and also to the Japanese industrial standard JIS Q 27001:2014.
With our acquisition of the ISMS certificate, it is proved that our ISMS meets the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and Japanese industrial standard JIS Q 27001:2014 in the scope of planning, development and operation of cryptocurrency exchange.
bitbank became the first Japanese cryptocurrency exchange to be certified to Information security management system (ISMS)**
＊certified divisions: business administration division, risk management division, product division and system divisions of the company
＊＊As of 3rd March 2022 according to our research
■Background of the acquisition of the ISMS certification
bitbank, inc., as a cryptocurrency exchange operator, we believe that managing safely the information regarding clients’ assets, transactions and personal information is one of our most crucial functions. We acquired the ISMS certification as one of our efforts to enable our clients to use our service at ease.
■Overview of the acquisition of the ISMS certification
- Certified standards: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and JIS Q 27001:2014
- Certificate number: 4672633
- Scope of supply: Planning, development and operation of crypto asset exchange
- Certified divisions: business administration division, risk management division, product division and system division of bitbank, inc.
- Approval date: 3rd February 2022
- Examination body: Bureau Veritas Japan Co., Ltd.
It is necessary to implement and maintain the high security level and operation standards established by the Financial Services Agency in order to operate as a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan.
As a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, we will continue to make efforts to improve our security management system — the acquisition of the ISMS certificate is one of them.
bitbank will engage in a wide range of activities in order to spread the cryptocurrency.
