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CMC awards the PCI DSS security certificate to VNPT Money

29/06/2022
On June 29, 2022, just one year after receiving the PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 2 certification, VNPT Money has officially been awarded the PCI DSS Level 1 certification by CMC Corporation - the highest level of security certification for card payments.
Image 1: Mr. Vu Lam Bang - Deputy General Director of CMC Cyber Security (left) and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Luyen - Director of ENT Division, CMC TS (right) presenting the PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level certification to Mr. Nguyen Dang Thang - Director of VNPT FinTech (second from the left).

Achieving the highest level in this reputable international security certification reaffirms VNPT Money's determination to fulfilling its mission to satisfy customers with high-quality, secure, and safe services, following global standards.

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) - is a security standard established by the PCI Security Standards Council, which includes members such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Financial Services, and JCB International. It is a globally recognized information security certificate and is mandatory for all organizations and businesses involved in processing, transmitting, and storing payment card data. PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 1 is the highest level of authentication for fintech organizations concerning international card payment transactions.

With extensive experience in consulting and evaluating PCI DSS for major banks and payment intermediary organizations, CMC TS and CMC Cyber Security (under CMC Corporation) provided solutions to help VNPT Money upgrade, comply with security requirements, and complete the Level 1 PCI DSS assessment within just one month.

VNPT Money has successfully met the stringent assessment criteria of 12 PCI DSS standards, including building and maintaining firewall systems to protect payment card data, regular usage and updates of anti-virus software, and establishing and maintaining network security. Additionally, VNPT Money fulfilled the requirements for multi-factor authentication and secure data encryption according to PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 1.

At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Dang Thang - Director of VNPT FinTech, stated: 

"By upgrading to the Level 1 PCI DSS security certification, VNPT Money expects to meet the highest and most stringent security standards to provide safer and higher-quality services for our customers. Additionally, this is also a foundation for VNPT Money to expand its offerings, providing additional products and services to the market."

Image 2: Mr. Nguyen Dang Thang - Director of VNPT FinTech

Mr. Vu Lam Bang - Deputy General Director of CMC Cyber Security, shared: 

"CMC is proud to be chosen by VNPT Media and VNPT Money as the organization to assess and grant the international security certificate PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 1. Achieving the highest-level PCI DSS certification confirms that VNPT Money not only meets the stringent requirements for data security in terms of storage, processing, and transmission according to international standards but also ensures the safety and security of the national payment infrastructure, thereby opening up cooperation opportunities with global financial organizations."

Image 3: CMC SOC

CMC TS (CMC Technology and Solution) is one of the leading reputable companies in Vietnam in providing consulting and digital transformation services, specializing in cybersecurity. CMC Cyber Security is recognized and authorized by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to assess and grant compliance certification for the international security standard PCI DSS for banks, as well as other entities involved in international card payments. The team of experts at CMC TS and CMC Cyber Security has many years of experience in advising and implementing system and data security solutions for large organizations and enterprises in Vietnam.

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