🔐 POK achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification: a new security standard for the global digital credential ecosystem
Information security has become one of the fundamental pillars of any modern technology platform. Yet in the ecosystem of digital credentials and NFT microcredentials, where academic, professional, and personal information is managed, security is not only important — it is critical.
That is why POK’s recent certification marks a milestone in our evolution as a platform.
POK has been officially certified under the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the world’s most recognized framework for implementing and maintaining a robust, auditable, risk-based Information Security Management System (ISMS).
This achievement positions POK as one of the most reliable digital credential platforms in the region and globally, aligned with international standards that ensure protection, traceability, governance, and regulatory compliance.
🧭 What is ISO/IEC 27001 and why is it so important?
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Its purpose is to ensure that an organization:
- Identifies threats and evaluates risks
- Implements appropriate security controls
- Establishes formal processes to protect data
- Ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Is objectively audited by an accredited certification body
Unlike informal or self-declared frameworks, ISO 27001 does not rely on promises. It requires demonstrable compliance, evidence-based controls, documented procedures, and rigorous external audits.
For institutions that handle sensitive data — universities, governments, enterprises — ISO 27001 is the global guarantee that:
“This organization handles your data with the highest international standards.”
🛡️ Scope of the ISO 27001 certification at POK
POK was evaluated comprehensively, including:
- Platform design, development, and technological infrastructure
- Maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement processes
- Technical support for institutions and users
- Operational management of digital credential and NFT issuance and verification
- External integrations (LMS, CRM, SSO, LTI, APIs)
- Corporate, operational, and marketing processes
- Activities performed by affiliated companies
This broad scope means that POK’s entire operational and technological chain is backed by a certified ISMS, not just a single module or component.
🚀 Why this milestone matters for POK, institutions, and the future of digital credentials
1) Global institutional trust
Universities, governments, and enterprises increasingly require vendors that comply with international security standards.
ISO 27001 reduces evaluation times, accelerates onboarding, and ensures alignment with internal cybersecurity policies.
2) Strong protection of academic and personal data
POK manages critical information: academic records, validations, certificates, transcripts, professional achievements, and more.
The certification ensures:
- Encryption and secure data handling
- Access control and authentication policies
- Continuous monitoring and incident detection
- Formal incident response and continuity processes
- Periodic internal and external audits
3) Greater security for NFT digital credentials
Digital credentials are only valuable when they are trustworthy.
ISO 27001 reinforces that trust through:
- Guaranteed integrity
- Permanent verifiability
- Protected credential lifecycle
- Standardization for global interoperability
Institutions can issue credentials knowing they are supported by practices aligned with the world’s most demanding markets.
4) A stronger foundation for complex integrations
POK integrates with:
- LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard)
- CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- SIS, SSO, LTI, and automation APIs
ISO 27001 ensures that all integrations are implemented under secure, auditable, and scalable processes.
5) Compliance for international markets
Digital education is becoming increasingly global, and regulatory frameworks more demanding.
ISO 27001 is often a requirement to enter or expand into key markets:
- United States
- Europe
- Latin America
- Global universities
- Multilateral organizations
This certification strengthens POK’s international expansion strategy.
🌍 Direct benefits for institutions, educators, companies, and learners
For educational institutions
- Reduced operational risk
- Full transparency in data handling
- Secure integrations and automation workflows
- Compliance with internal and external audits
For companies and organizations
- Trustworthy validation of skills and competencies
- Reduced exposure to incidents
- Auditable infrastructure for HR and corporate training processes
For students and professionals
- Secure and verifiable credentials
- Increased employer confidence
- Protection of sensitive personal information
- Alignment with global standards
🔎 Certification as part of POK’s long-term vision
At POK, we believe that:
- Education must be accessible
- Talent must be visible
- Achievements must be verifiable
- Technology must be secure
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is a key step in strengthening that vision.
It is not simply a badge — it is a continuous commitment to improving processes, raising standards, and building a platform that evolves with the needs of institutions and learners.
📄 How to verify the certification
POK’s certification (Amelay Corporation S.A.) can be verified through the official international registry.
👉 You can verify the official certification at this link.
🚀 Conclusion
Security is the foundation of the future of digital credentials.
With ISO/IEC 27001, POK consolidates itself as a reliable, auditable, interoperable, and globally scalable platform, supporting institutions that are transforming education and validating talent with world-class standards.
POK continues to move forward with a clear mission:
to make knowledge visible, verifiable, and secure for everyone.
