In a digital-first construction and infrastructure world, information security is no longer a back-office concern—it’s a frontline priority. From official government files to confidential supplier contracts, the stakes have never been higher. If you work in infrastructure, construction, or any part of the capital project supply chain, the question isn’t if you need security standards like ISO 27001—it’s why you can’t afford to go without them.
In this article, we explain why ISO 27001 matters and how Asite has embedded this standard into its platform to deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure information security by default.
ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security management systems. It outlines a best-practice framework for managing information risks through processes, policies, and technical controls. For businesses handling sensitive or regulated data, ISO 27001 certification is the global benchmark.
The 2022 version of ISO 27001 updates the standard to reflect evolving cybersecurity threats—addressing modern cloud environments, hybrid working, and growing data privacy requirements. Achieving certification shows that an organisation is not only compliant, but proactive about risk.
ISO 27001 is particularly critical for:
For construction and infrastructure professionals, working with ISO 27001-certified vendors is no longer optional—it’s a requirement on many projects, especially those that involve public funding, sensitive information, or multi-tiered supply chains.
Certification builds trust with clients and stakeholders by proving that your technology partners take information security as seriously as you do.
Even if your company doesn’t operate in a strictly regulated space, choosing a vendor without ISO 27001 certification introduces avoidable risk. Infrastructure projects—by their very nature—rely on complex data exchanges across contractors, suppliers, and public stakeholders. These interactions increase exposure to cyber threats and attacks like the ones that have made headlines.
When your partner is ISO 27001-certified, you:
At Asite, ISO 27001 certification isn’t just a compliance exercise—it’s the first milestone in a long-term security strategy. The strategy is rooted in a principle we believe every infrastructure platform should follow security and privacy by design and by default.
This means security is embedded from the start—not bolted on later—and applied consistently across every department, region, and function.
“Our strategy makes sure the highest standards of information security are applied globally, not just in pockets of the business.
We apply the same level of protection across the board—because no data should be left vulnerable. From the design to launch, all phases of our products are carefully developed and tested to ensure security by default.” — Tiago Rosado, Chief Information Security Officer, Asite.
Unlike some vendors that certify only part of their organisation, Asite’s ISO 27001:2022 certification—audited by the British Standards Institution (BSI)—covers all operations worldwide. Whether you're working with our teams in sales, product development, IT, or customer support, the same stringent policies and controls apply.
Unfortunately, many businesses still rely on legacy systems, self-assessments, or partial certifications. These platforms may not offer consistent or verifiable protection—leaving critical infrastructure information vulnerable to breaches or non-compliance.
In an industry where trust, uptime, and legal liability are paramount, 'good enough' simply isn’t enough.
“Some vendors only certify a single office, one product, or part of their infrastructure—but when it comes to information security, that’s not enough. Your risk exposure is defined by the weakest link in your supplier’s chain. At Asite, we take a proactive, holistic approach—embedding security across every system, every team, and every region.” — Tiago Rosado, Chief Information Security Officer, Asite.
As cyber threats evolve and compliance requirements tighten, infrastructure leaders need to work with technology partners who don’t just talk about security—they prove it.
At Asite, information security is not an afterthought. It’s a foundation. Our ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is just one small but significant part of a broader commitment to protecting the data that drives your projects forward.