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DWAO has earned ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification from Intertek, covering its...
By Vanshaj Sharma
May 07, 2026 | 5 Minutes | 
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Security certifications get thrown around a lot in the tech and analytics space. Most brands mention them once, bury them in a footer and move on. This one is worth understanding properly.
DWAO has officially earned the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, issued by Intertek Certification Limited, a globally recognized body accredited under UKAS. The certificate number is 0158379 and it is valid through 16 October 2026. View the official ISO 27001 certificate of DWAO here.
That is not a compliance checkbox. It is a signal about how DWAO operates and why it matters to you as a client.
ISO 27001 is an international standard for Information Security Management Systems, commonly referred to as ISMS. It defines how organizations identify risks, protect sensitive information and build security into their processes from the ground up.
The 2022 version is the most current edition. It updated controls from the 2013 standard to address modern threats like cloud vulnerabilities, supply chain risks and data leakage through third party platforms.
What ISO 27001 certification requires an organization to do:
Staying certified is not passive either. It requires scheduled surveillance audits throughout the certification cycle to confirm that the system is still functioning as intended.
This is where specifics matter. Broad, vague certification scopes can mean very little in practice. DWAO has clearly defined what the certification covers.
Services covered:
Supporting functions included:
The certification also aligns with the Statement of Applicability Ver 2.0, dated 10th January 2025. That document outlines which ISO 27001 controls are relevant to DWAO, which are excluded and the reasoning behind each decision. It is a living document that drives day-to-day security decisions inside the organization.
If DWAO touches any part of your analytics stack or marketing data workflows, this certification directly affects how your data is handled. Here is what it actually means in practice:
Your data operates under a formal, documented security framework. There are no vague verbal assurances here. The ISMS is documented, implemented and audited externally by Intertek.
Risks are actively managed on an ongoing basis. ISO 27001 mandates regular risk assessments. DWAO is continuously identifying what could go wrong across its services and addressing those gaps proactively.
Third party data flows are controlled. Working across tools like Adobe AEM, Google Analytics and MixPanel means data moves between platforms. ISO 27001 requires organizations to evaluate and control how third party tools interact with sensitive information. That is not optional under the standard.
Incidents have a response process. If something does go wrong, there is a defined plan. ISO 27001 requires incident management procedures, which means no improvising during a breach or security event.
Compliance documentation support for your organization. Many enterprise clients and regulated businesses require their vendors to hold ISO 27001 certification as a baseline. DWAO holding this certification can support your own vendor compliance reviews and audit trails.
Getting ISO 27001 certified is demanding. That is precisely why it carries weight. Here is the full sequence DWAO completed with Intertek:
DWAO first earned this certification in October 2023. The current recertification decision was made in August 2025, with the certificate valid through October 2026.
Working with an ISO 27001 certified partner shifts the accountability dynamic. There are no ambiguous promises. There is a documented system, an external auditor with no stake in the outcome and a certificate that gets revoked if standards slip.
For clients in finance, healthcare, retail, or any sector where data sensitivity is high, this level of formal accountability is not optional. It is increasingly expected during vendor onboarding.
For everyone else, it removes a layer of risk from the equation. Knowing that your analytics partner operates under ISO 27001 means one fewer variable to worry about when managing your own data responsibilities.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for managing information security. It provides a structured framework for building, running and improving an ISMS. It matters because it requires independent auditing, not just internal self-assessment.
The certification covers Digital Analytics, Marketing Automation and Training services for Adobe AEM, Google Analytics and MixPanel. Supporting functions including IT, Sales, HR, Administration and Legal are also within the defined scope.
Intertek Certification Limited issued the certificate. Intertek is a UKAS accredited certification body operating under accreditation number 0014 and is recognized globally for management system certification.
The current certificate is valid until 16 October 2026. Maintaining certification requires passing ongoing surveillance audits throughout this period.
No certification guarantees zero breaches. What ISO 27001 ensures is that proper controls, documented processes and incident response plans are in place to minimize risk and respond effectively when issues do occur.
Vendors with ISO 27001 certification operate under a formally audited security framework. This reduces risk exposure for clients, supports vendor compliance requirements in regulated industries and provides documented accountability for how client data is managed.