For the first time in Pakistan, RapidCompute –
a division of Cybernet, has made it possible for businesses to create their own
Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) that can store, transmit or process
cardholder data securely on the Cloud.
Now, when organizations utilize RapidCompute
for any of its services, they are partnering with one of the best enterprises
in the industry. The company is the first and only cloud-hosting provider in
the country to achieve PCIDSS 3.2, as well as ISO27001:2013 certified service
provider status. This is the most rigorous status in the industry and thus
empowers Pakistani organizations, especially from the FinTech space, to finally
reap the immense flexibility and efficiency of a local cloud provider.
From customers to merchants and financial
institutions, the security of cardholder data affects everybody. Meeting
vigilant security standards is essential for keeping a company’s sensitive
financial information safe. The PCIDSS is a global organization that maintains,
evolves and promotes Payment Card Industry standards for the safety of
cardholder data across the globe. It is the chief information security
standard regulated by the worlds’ leading credit card companies that include
American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard and Visa. It is designed to prevent
fraud through increased control of credit card data.
According to the Division Head, Mr. Zaeem
Arshad, “RapidCompute’s infrastructure is not the top concern we have. Our data
centers are already built on the highest design standards. This allows the
company to focus on valuable industry certifications like the ISO 27001:2013,
Cloud Security Alliance and now PCIDSS to ensure that our processes, procedures
and all facets of services are up to international security and availability
benchmarks. Local companies now have a cloud vendor that can fulfill their
demand of storing and managing data on a secure, reliable and compliant
platform.”
According to Mr. Danish Lakhani - CEO of
Cybernet; “This solution can help meet the demand for a higher level of
financial security in the country. We understand the immense responsibility of
hosting mission-critical data on our cloud. In an age of increasingly
sophisticated system attacks, the PCIDSS certification is an organization’s
best protection against network security threats and data breaches.”
Mr. Zaeem Arshad also added that by moving to
the RapidCompute cloud, organizations can eliminate the associated efforts and
costs of getting their own PCIDSS certification. “Our four multi-regional,
locally hosted, state-of-the-art data centers also let customers choose exactly
where they can place their data. These PCIDSS certified data centers provide
our clients with secure, dependable hosting environments and the best-in-class
customer support services.
We believe that everyone should reap the
benefits of hosting with a trustworthy, local cloud provider. Because of
certifications like these, RapidCompute now boasts an impressive diverse base
of clients including those from FMCGs, Startups, Pharmaceuticals, Education,
Financial Institutions and Government institutions. ”
To mark the completion of the certification,
an official signing ceremony took place between RapidCompute and the
Australian-based certification firm Risk Associates. Dr. Aftab Rizvi, CEO
of the firm congratulated the RapidCompute team for acquiring the integral
certification; he said “Security is fast becoming the top concern among
organizations worldwide. We’re glad RapidCompute has achieved the milestone of
becoming the first PCIDSS certified Cloud vendor. The company has demonstrated
their commitment to keeping their customers’ data secure at the highest level
by complying with the latest security standards and certifications.”
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