A Compliance Win: GitLab Inc. Successfully Achieves ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 Certification

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GitLab Inc. announced its successful achievement of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, highlighting its dedication to high-level enterprise security assurance. This certification, awarded on the first attempt by Schellman and Company, LLC, signifies GitLab's effective information security program and compliance with best practices. With ISO 27001, customers can confidently use GitLab's DevOps platform, ensuring their data's security and streamlining extensive assessments. GitLab's commitment also extends through other certifications, enhancing its security and compliance offerings.

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• Achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification on the first attempt, indicating a mature information security program.
• Certification assures customers of data security, reducing the need for extensive assessments which saves time and resources.
• Joining ISO 27001, GitLab has other significant certifications like SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, enhancing its credibility in security.

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GitLab Inc. takes another step forward in providing enterprise security assurance at the highest international standard

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALL REMOTE — GitLab Inc. (GTLB), the provider of The DevOps Platform, today announced that it has successfully obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification issued by Schellman and Company, LLC. GitLab Inc. achieved certification upon its first attempt, demonstrating the maturity and effectiveness of its information security program.

ISO 27001 is an international standard that ensures organizations comply with best practices for information security management. It enumerates requirements for establishing, maintaining and certifying information security management systems (ISMS), including policy implementation, continuous control monitoring, evidence of effective security controls, executive oversight and more. An ISO 27001 certified ISMS enables organizations to manage the security of sensitive assets such as financial information, intellectual property, and personal identifiable information.

“As a global, all-remote company, GitLab Inc. is committed to meeting customer expectations and security requirements at the highest international standard and the ISO 27001 certification helps us meet that goal,” said Johnathan Hunt, VP of Security at GitLab Inc. “We are committed to increasing the breadth and scope of our security controls, and this achievement helps us assure global users and customers of our security excellence.”

We believe the certification empowers GitLab Inc. users and customers to use the DevOps SaaS platform with full confidence that their data will remain secure and that the security program is designed according to the highest international operating requirements. Additionally, with this certification, our customers feel assured and confident enough to reduce extensive, time consuming, and costly assessments, which saves their time and resources.

In addition to ISO 27001, GitLab Inc. continues to invest, iterate, and diversify its security and compliance program. ISO 27001 joins a growing list of GitLab certifications including SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 as well as our self-attestations, ISO 20243, CSA-Star, PCI and more. Follow GitLab Inc.’s Trust Center for updates and more information. For self-serve access to the certification, download the GitLab Customer Assurance Package.

About GitLab
GitLab is The DevOps platform that empowers organizations to maximize the overall return on software development by delivering software faster and efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance. GitLab’s single application is easier to use, leads to faster cycle time and allows visibility throughout and control over all stages of the DevOps lifecycle. With GitLab, every team in your organization can collaboratively plan, build, secure, and deploy software to drive business outcomes faster with complete transparency, consistency and traceability.

Built on Open Source, GitLab works alongside its growing community, which is composed of thousands of developers and millions of users, to continuously deliver new DevOps innovations. GitLab has an estimated 30 million+ registered users (both Paid and Free) from startups to global enterprises, including Ticketmaster, Jaguar Land Rover, Nasdaq, Dish Network, and Comcast trust GitLab to deliver great software faster. All-remote since inception, GitLab has more than 1,350 team members in over 65 countries.

Media Contact
Kristi Piechnik
GitLab Inc.
press@gitlab.com

FAQ

What does ISO 27001 certification mean for GitLab (GTLB)?

ISO 27001 certification means GitLab has met international standards for information security management, ensuring effective security controls.

When did GitLab (GTLB) achieve ISO 27001 certification?

GitLab achieved ISO 27001 certification on its first attempt, as announced on December 15, 2021.

How does ISO 27001 certification impact GitLab customers?

The certification provides GitLab customers confidence in data security and reduces the need for extensive security assessments.

What other certifications does GitLab (GTLB) hold?

In addition to ISO 27001, GitLab holds certifications like SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 20243, CSA-Star, and PCI.