Askari Bank Limited has attained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance and certification. This prestigious certification signifies Askari Bank’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding sensitive customer information and upholding the highest standards of data security within the financial industry.
The PCI DSS is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data maintain a secure environment. By achieving PCI DSS compliance, Askari Bank demonstrates its commitment to protecting its customers’ financial information.
“Achieving PCI-DSS Compliance is another step by Askari Bank towards its continuous effort to further elevate its security posture, to enhance the safety of its cardholders and the payments ecosystem,” said Mr. Jawad Khalid Mirza, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) AKBL.
The PCI DSS certification ceremony was held at Askari Bank’s Head Office in Islamabad. Dr. Aftab Rizvi, CEO Risk Associates presented the certificate to Rana Fasih Ul Hassan, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) AKBL and Mr. Jawad Khalid Mirza, CISO AKBL.
