Dartmouth-based automated marketing company SimplyCast has been granted a high-level certification for cybersecurity, which is a necessity for landing business from a range of enterprise clients.

The company issued a statement Tuesday saying it has secured ISO 27001:2013 certification, which is an international standard for information security management systems. The statement said achieving the certification demonstrates SimplyCast’s dedication to maintaining its security program with a repeatable process that is continuously being improved.

“ISO 27001:2013 is a new standard that is recognized within the industry to be very difficult to achieve,” said SimplyCast President and CEO Saeed El-Darahali in the statement. “In fact, our third-party auditors said that only a handful of organizations in Eastern Canada and a few across Canada have been granted this certification. Earning this certification is essentially like passing phase three of clinical trials for the FDA; it’s that challenging and demanding.”

SimplyCast offers interactive and multi-channel communication software for organizations in 175 countries. Providing both emergency and non-emergency communication technology, the company offers more than 20 communication tools and channels to help organizations maximize their efficiency. Its 360 Customer Flow Communication Platform combines marketing automation, inbound marketing, and interactive communication. All SimplyCast’s applications are now ISO 27001:2013-certified with the receipt of the certification.

ISO 27001:2013 certification is an essential component to conducting business with enterprise clients in the current technological climate. Winning this certification opens many doors for further growth for SimplyCast. Without the ISO 27001:2013 certification, SimplyCast’s prospects would have been greatly diminished, said the statement.

Established by the International Organization for Standardization, the ISO 27001:2013 is an international standard that is recognized globally for managing risks associated with information security. The certification encompasses an organization’s technological infrastructure, asset management, and human resources.

The announcement comes 15 months after SimplyCast said it was in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. The regulation requires stricter handling and processing of personal data belonging to EU citizens.