Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced the renewal of the organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS) Cloud Security Certification.

The company completed its most recent ISMS Cloud Security Certification renewal inspection in September 2023. This is the third time Kyocera has gone through the certification renewal process since it was first accredited with ISMS Cloud Security Certification in 2017 as part of its efforts to bolster its information security. In 2021, Kyocera expanded the scope of its ISMS accreditation to include all its software research and development (R&D) divisions, a subgroup of its corporate R&D division.

With the increasing number of incidents involving targeted ransomware attacks across the world, Kyocera is focused on the continual strengthening of its information security management to ensure appropriate risk assessment to mitigate threats. The renewal of its ISMS Cloud Security Certification underscores the company's commitment to constantly improve its document solution services to secure customer data and contribute to the growth of their businesses.

ISMS Cloud Security Certification Overview

• Entity: Kyocera Document Solutions, Inc.
• Renewal Date: Sept. 29, 2023
• Range: ISO/IEC 27001:2015 (JIS Q 27001:0) Certification No. IS 735190. Software R&D Divisions, Corporate R&D Division (accreditation limited to the divisions that develop and operate KYOCERA Fleet Services). ISMS Cloud Security Management System in system development, operation and maintenance as a cloud service provider that offers KYOCERA Fleet Services and uses Microsoft Azure as a cloud service customer.
• Certification No.: CLOUD 735193
• Accredited auditor: BSI Group Japan K.K.

In other news, Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced that it has been certified as a Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The recognition underscores Kyocera's commitment to being an organization that prioritizes its people and cultivates a working environment that helps them thrive and succeed.

Rooted in 30 years of research and data, Great Place To Work uses a proprietary platform and genuine employee feedback to evaluate employee satisfaction and recognizes companies that have created outstanding workplace experiences.

This year, 76% of current employees surveyed reported that Kyocera is a Great Place To Work, marking the third year in a row the company has earned this distinction. This also puts Kyocera 19% ahead of the average U.S. company.

Kyocera employees who participated in the Great Place To Work's Trust Index survey used words like "people," "philosophy," "team" and "family" to describe what makes Kyocera a great workplace.

Furthermore, 88% of Kyocera employees surveyed said they were made to feel welcome when they joined the company; 89% said they are able to take time off from work when they think it's necessary; 83% said they are proud to tell others they work here; and 82% said they feel they make a difference here. These employee sentiments confirm that Kyocera has established itself as a place where talented people feel valued, connected and inspired. They also highlight how the company's philosophy of doing the right thing as a human being is embedded in its DNA.

"Receiving the Great Place To Work certification for a third year in a row, during a period of such great uncertainty in the world, is something that really makes me proud," said Óscar Sánchez, president and CEO, Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. "It once again highlights the professional and personal support we provide each other here, as well as the mutual respect and commitment to doing the right thing that exist within our organization. These values are, in my opinion, what makes the Kyocera family so special."

"At Kyocera, we feel it's our duty to do everything we can to make our organization a Great Place To Work year after year," said Natalie Cumberbatch, vice president of human resources, Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. "The human element of Kyocera is vitally important. We pride ourselves as a people-driven organization and, as the results of this year's survey show, our people feel supported, respected and part of a team. We do not take this award for granted, however, and during the coming year we will strive to find new ways to make Kyocera an even better place to work in 2024."

Kyocera is proud of earning the Great Place To Work certification for the third year in a row. The recognition affirms the company's efforts to ensure it stands out in the landscape as a leading document management and printing solutions leader that prioritizes the well-being of its people.

"Our founder Dr. Inamori once said, 'By working hard for our colleagues, trusting each other and forming close working relationships, we can build an unbeatable work group,'" Sánchez said. "This third consecutive Great Place To Work recognition shows that this is exactly what we are building here: a team that is able to unite in the face of uncertainty to reach new levels of excellence together."