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NC Dinos has become the first domestic professional baseball club to secure nationally certified ISMS accreditation, launching efforts to build a digital service environment where fans can use services with peace of mind.
On the 3rd, NC announced that it obtained ISMS certification administered by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA).
According to NC, the certification is valid for three years from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2029.
ISMS (Information Security Management System) is a comprehensive evaluation system that assesses whether a company's information security management framework is properly established and operated according to national standards. It is the highest level of security certification, issued only when all 80 evaluation criteria—including 16 for establishing and operating a management system and 64 for protective measures—are fully met without any major defects.
Previously, ISMS certification was primarily obtained by financial institutions and large IT/e-commerce companies due to its rigorous procedures requiring several months of empirical data and on-site verification. NC Dinos is the first domestic professional sports club to achieve this accreditation using only its own capabilities, without external consulting.
NC pursued this certification in response to a surge in online transactions—including game ticket purchases and MD merchandise sales via official platforms—driven by rising popularity of professional baseball. The certification scope covers all major digital platforms operated by the club, including the official website, mobile app, ticket reservation services, and the online team store.
NC spent approximately eight months after being designated as a mandatory target to restructure its information security management system, ultimately securing final certification following the main audit in April and defect remediation in June of this year.
Lee Jin-man, CEO of NC Dinos, stated, "ISMS certification is a highly demanding system requiring compliance with stringent security standards comparable to those of financial and IT companies, reflecting our club's firm commitment to protecting fans' valuable information." He added, "We will maintain and further strengthen our top-tier security capabilities to ensure fans can confidently use our club platforms."
NC plans to continuously enhance its information security management system through annual post-certification audits.
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