POOLE, United Kingdom, Feb.1, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Clicktools announced today that the third party audited review of Clicktools security standards has resulted in ISO 27001 accreditation. This internationally recognized security standard highlights the company's strict adherence to explicit security policies and requirements as they relate to information security.

"As the SaaS market matures customers are rightly asking providers the same security questions as they do of their own IT systems. Our ability to confidently answer these questions is the foundation of our business," said Andrew Chapman, Clicktools Technology Director.

Clicktools customers can be confident that their online and offline data will be protected. Gaining this certification helps Clicktools prove to its customers that they take the security of customer data very seriously and are doing everything they can to protect it. Clicktools is one of the few plug–and-play survey apps to receive this certification, which requires an on-going demonstrated effort to follow guidelines for information security.

"The ISO accreditation confirms our continued efforts to address our customer's rightful concerns for the security of the data they entrust with Clicktools.  Security is a vital element of the world-class customer experience we strive for every day.  Having independent, international recognition of the quality of the software, infrastructure and support we provide demonstrates to our customers our efforts and achievements in this vital area," stated Clicktools CEO, David Jackson.

The third party review included a complete examination of the organization's data security risks, the design and implementation of information security controls, and the adoption of management processes for ensuring information security controls ongoing. 

About Clicktools

Clicktools plug-n-play, SaaS software makes it easy to create surveys, dynamic sales scripts and interactive web forms. Connecting the dots of the customer journey by garnering key insights from customers and integrating them with CRM, Clicktools enables a 360 degree view of customer interactions, facilitating automated actions and streamlining the customer journey so organizations can better respond to their customers. Leveraging CRM allows companies to break down silos and implement company-wide improvements. Clicktools is privately owned with headquarters in the UK with an office in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit http://www.clicktools.com.

About ISO 27001

ISO/IEC 27001, part of the growing ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, is an Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard published in October 2005 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full name is ISO/IEC 27001:2005 - Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Requirements.

Media Contact: KC DeKorte Clicktools, 602-343-7426, kc.dekorte@clicktools.com

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