GCC Interconnection Authority

GCC Interconnection Authority

Project: ISO 27001 Implementation and Certification
Category: ISO Implementation

About

The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) is a regional organization established to enhance the reliability and stability of electricity supply across the Gulf region.

It was founded in 2001 with the goal of connecting the power grids of the six GCC countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Scope Of Work

This project is dedicated to establishing a continuously improving Information Security Management System (ISMS) for GCCIA, aiming for ISO 27001:2013 certification.

Key activities include a comprehensive review and enhancement of existing documentation, followed by internal audits and coordination with external auditors to prepare for certification.

Effective ISMS implementation is ensured through Gap Analysis to identify discrepancies, provision of technical support to address all findings, and strategic internal audit planning and execution based on risk assessments.

The ultimate objective is the successful certification of the implemented ISMS, reinforcing GCCIA’s commitment to robust information security.

Achievements & Deliverables

We successfully achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification for GCCIA's Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key accomplishments included enhancing existing documentation, conducting comprehensive internal audits

Providing technical support to resolve identified gaps. These efforts solidified a robust and continuously improving ISMS, validating GCCIA's commitment to top-tier information security.