Laval (Montreal), Quebec (Canada), April 2, 2026 — MSECB is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) as a Cybersecurity Inspection Body.
With this accreditation, MSECB, acting as an Independent Assessment Organization (IOA), is now formally authorized to deliver third-party and impartial HIPAA Assessment Services.
ISO/IEC 17020 is an internationally recognized standard for inspection bodies, emphasizing impartiality, independence, and consistent inspection methodologies. This achievement confirms that MSECB operates in accordance with globally accepted best practices for inspection and conformity assessments.
“Obtaining ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation is a significant milestone for MSECB,” said Eric Lessard, CEO of MSECB. “We are proud to expand our accredited scope with an additional internationally recognized standard. In addition to our existing audit services delivered under ISO/IEC 17021, we are now able to provide independent HIPAA assessments under ISO/IEC 17020, further strengthening our ability to support organizations in regulated environments.”
Through this accreditation, MSECB will deliver HIPAA assessments that evaluate how organizations protect sensitive health information across administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Performed under ISO/IEC 17020, these assessments provide a structured, impartial, and reliable evaluation approach, helping organizations strengthen their security posture and demonstrate confidence to partners, customers, and regulators.
About MSECB
MSECB is specialized in the certification of management systems on a wide range of international standards. As a global provider of audit and certification services, MSECB offers expertise in multiple fields, focusing on Information Security and Privacy; Quality, HSE, and Sustainability; and Corporate Governance and Resilience.
MSECB has earned an international reputation for its customer-first mentality, integrity, and excellence, by providing these qualities through evaluation and certification of organizations with rigorous, internationally recognized competence requirements. Our mission is to provide prompt audit and certification services with integrity and excellent customer service that add value and give global recognition to our clients. For more information, visit our website: www.msecb.com.
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