Stransact and Doftwerks Secure ISO 27001:2022 Certification for Enhanced Data Protection
In a significant development for Nigeria's digital compliance landscape, Stransact and its technology subsidiary, Doftwerks, have successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This milestone reinforces their commitment to delivering secure and reliable compliance solutions, particularly for the nation's electronic invoicing regime under the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
Global Benchmark for Information Security
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is widely regarded as a global benchmark for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It affirms that both firms meet rigorous international standards for data protection, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This certification signals their readiness to support the NRS's e-invoicing mandate with enterprise-grade systems that prioritize security from the ground up.
According to the firms, achieving this certification requires organizations to implement strict controls across people, processes, and technology, with independent audits ensuring effective risk management. It confirms that Stransact and Doftwerks have established a comprehensive framework to identify, manage, and reduce information security risks throughout their operations.
Operational Discipline and Client Assurance
Eben Joels, Managing Partner at Stransact, emphasized that the certification is more than just a symbolic achievement. He described it as central to the firm's operational discipline. "ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is not a badge; it is an operating discipline. For our clients, particularly CFOs, CIOs, and compliance leaders, this provides board-level assurance that sensitive financial and transactional data is protected in line with the most demanding global standards," Joels stated.
He added that this milestone strengthens the firm's dedication to supporting the e-invoicing system with solutions designed to be secure from the initial stages. As Nigeria expands the implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing, data security and system resilience are becoming increasingly critical for businesses, especially those operating at scale.
Building Trust in Digital Tax Systems
Through Doftwerks, Stransact offers technology-driven compliance solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise finance systems while meeting stringent regulatory and security requirements. Tunde Awopegba, Chief Technology Officer at Doftwerks, highlighted the importance of security in fostering trust. "Security is fundamental to trust in any digital tax infrastructure. This certification validates the robustness of our platforms and internal controls and gives clients confidence that their data is handled with the same level of care expected in leading global markets," Awopegba explained.
The firms outlined key benefits for clients resulting from this certification:
- Improved regulatory confidence in meeting e-invoicing and data protection requirements.
- Reduced exposure to information security risks through enhanced safeguards.
- Stronger governance frameworks aligned with international standards for data management.
This achievement positions Stransact and Doftwerks as leaders in secure compliance solutions, supporting Nigeria's transition to a more efficient and protected digital economy.
