Accreditations & Certifications
ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management System – Certified
Espion (Ireland) was awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certification in October 2008, following an independent assessment by SGS Ireland. Now referred to as ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, this is a set of requirements against which the quality management system of an organisation is evaluated. This certification assures our customers that the management processes in place at Espion are up to international quality standards.
ISO 27001:2005 - Information Security Management System – Certified
Espion (Ireland) was certified in December 2008 following an independent assessment by SGS Ireland. ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System is a standard used to identify, manage and minimise the risks to which information is regularly subjected. Within our Forensic Investigation services division, it guarantees that client data and confidentially is secured to the highest possible standards at all times. This certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of internal security and lets our customers, partners and prospects know that we take the protection of their data very seriously.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor
In September 2006, the main Credit Card brands (American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa, Inc.) set up the independent Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to oversee and manage the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI DSS applies to all organisations which hold, process, or pass cardholder information. The PCI SSC’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards.
Organisations that are authorised to validate adherence to PCI DSS requirements are referred to as “Qualified Security Assessors”. As a certified Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) since September 2008, Espion can assist your organisation in all its PCI compliance requirements.
Winner in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards
The Technology Fast 50 is an awards programme honouring business growth, technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. It ranks the 50 fastest-growing technology companies, both public and private, in all areas of technology - from internet specialists to life sciences, computers to semiconductors, software to telecommunications.
Espion was awarded one of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
SFA National Small Business Awards
The SFA National Small Business Awards are now recognised as a valuable medium for Irish small business to promote their organisation and in return receive recognition for achievement, innovation and excellence. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to the Irish economy.
Espion was shortlisted as a finalist for the SFA National Small Business Awards 2011.
Microsoft Security Partner
Security is a top priority both for Microsoft and Espion. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Espion have achieved the Microsoft Security Solutions Competency and have proven their proficiency in using Microsoft technology to provide security solutions that help protect information assets.
Microsoft Certified Partners typically offer several areas of technical expertise including infrastructure, networking, office automation, e-commerce, collaboration, business intelligence, and other leading edge disciplines. Microsoft Certified Partner services include consulting, training, implementation, maintenance/support, and hosting services.