August 22, Kathmandu.
eSewa, Nepal’s leading payment service provider company, has received ‘Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard’ ‘PCI DSS v4.0.1’ certification.
eSewa achieved this certification by fulfilling various world-class standards related to card data security. This certification further proves that all transactions made through eSewa are secure and that the company is committed to protecting every data point of its paying customers.
The ‘Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard’ is a globally recognized security standard established for payment card data security, developed and operated by the world-renowned forum PCI Security Standards Council.
Under this, there are security standards such as building secure networks and systems, data protection, access control, risk management, regular testing and monitoring, and information security policy. eSewa obtained ‘PCI DSS’ certification by meeting these very standards related to payment data security.
Bipin Khanal, Chief Technology Officer at eSewa, stated that the ‘PCI DSS’ certification further confirms eSewa’s commitment to user data security.
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“This certification has further strengthened our commitment to eSewa’s overall data security and user trust,” said Khanal. “We will continuously upgrade our systems and processes according to internationally established security standards and best practices.”
eSewa stated that it has been providing services by focusing on the security of users’ financial and personal information. Along with technical security infrastructure for secure digital payments, the company has continuously strengthened security practices such as regular system monitoring, risk identification, security testing, and access control.
The company stated that receiving PCI DSS certification is a significant milestone in eSewa’s continuous efforts to build a secure, reliable, and responsible digital payment ecosystem. Additionally, eSewa is also an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified organization.
This internationally recognized certification ensures the continuous identification, management, and improvement of information security risks across all eSewa systems and operations.
eSewa has committed to continuously strengthening its systems, processes, and security practices in accordance with international security standards, prioritizing the security of user data and transactions in the future as well.
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