Omexom is a leading partner for grid operators and large-scale consumers. Whether it involves generation, transmission, or distribution, Omexom offers a comprehensive high-voltage portfolio covering consulting, design, construction, and maintenance. This is how Omexom is making the energy transition a reality. Niels van Kaam is the HSEQ Manager at Omexom in the Netherlands. ISO 27001 certification falls within his scope of responsibilities, he explains.
“We’ve been certified to various standards for many years. We’d been working with the same certifying body for quite some time, but it’s also important to switch certifying bodies every now and then. That way, they take a fresh look at your organization.
We chose Normec Certification Institute as our new partner because their approach appeals to us. Communication lines are short, they’re pragmatic, and they take a close look at our organization. ISO 27001 helps us maintain a structured and demonstrable grip on information security. This ensures the continuity, security, and reliability that are essential to how we, as Omexom, operate within critical sectors.
Compliance with NIS2 is a logical consequence of our business operations and the responsibility that comes with them. For us, it is a conscious choice to make digital resilience an integral part of how we carry out our projects and protect energy infrastructure.”
Pragmatic Approach
Thanks in part to the ISO 27001 certification, security awareness is receiving more attention, Niels notes: “There’s a comprehensive program in place, structured within the organization. You can see that this gives it more focus. And that’s not just because we want to achieve certification; it’s a way for us to continuously improve.
The audit went very smoothly, right from the planning stage. You can tell that Normec Certification Institute takes a very pragmatic approach. They spent about six days at our site for the audit. I’ve also recommended Normec Certification Institute to other companies within our group for various certifications.”
"For us, ISO 27001 naturally also helps us ultimately comply with the NIS2 legislation."
— Niels van Kaam, HSEQ Manager at Omexom
Well-prepared thanks to the VINCI Energies network
Niels believes it’s an advantage for Omexom to be a brand of VINCI Energies: “As a network organization, VINCI Energies already has a very good IT architecture, which means we’re already doing many things in accordance with the certification requirements. For everything that’s already been standardized and documented, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Things like login procedures and security on your phone, for example, are managed centrally.”
"I’ve recommended the Normec Certification Institute to other companies within our group"
— Niels van Kaam, HSEQ Manager at Omexom
Omexom, VINCI Energies’ brand for energy infrastructure, has obtained its ISO 27001 certification. This ensures the company is prepared for the upcoming NIS2 legislation. NCI conducted the audit for the certification.
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