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 Banque du Caire has announced the successful renewal of its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS v4.0.1) certification. This globally recognized accreditation is one of the most prominent standards for securing bank card data and protecting electronic payment transactions against cyber risks and threats. The renewal was achieved in collaboration with Zerosploit, a specialized cybersecurity partner that provided comprehensive technical and consultative support throughout the accreditation journey.

This milestone confirms the bank's success in building a sophisticated cybersecurity framework anchored in the latest global technologies and standards. It significantly enhances Banque du Caire's capability to protect customer data and secure digital transactions with high efficiency and reliability, particularly amidst the rapid expansion of electronic banking services and the sector's accelerated digital transformation.

The certification renewal reflects the bank’s steadfast commitment to continuously upgrading its technological infrastructure. It underscores the implementation of an integrated system of security controls designed to protect payment card data, mitigate fraud and cyber-intrusion risks, and elevate readiness and response levels against advanced cyber threats.

Executive Insights:

Hussein Abaza, CEO and Managing Director of Banque du Caire: "Renewing this certification marks a new step in the bank's strategy to bolster cybersecurity and cement customer trust in our digital services. Protecting customer data is at the very top of our priorities, aligning with our vision to deliver a secure and advanced digital banking experience. The bank continues to invest in modernizing its digital infrastructure and adopting cutting-edge cyber protection solutions to keep pace with global information security developments and proactively counter cyber risks."

Ahmed Abdel Hamid, CEO of Zerosploit: "Banque du Caire's renewal of the PCI-DSS v4.0.1 certification reflects a clear commitment to applying the highest international standards for protecting payment card data and securing the digital transaction environment. The accreditation journey relied on a rigorous assessment methodology and a comprehensive understanding of the standard's requirements, coupled with effective collaboration with the bank’s teams to ensure the readiness of security controls."

Hala El Kassar, Chief Risk Officer at Banque du Caire: "The bank adopts an integrated framework for managing cyber and technological risks. This approach relies on continuous risk assessment, strengthening preventive controls, and enhancing the efficiency of monitoring and tracking systems, all of which support business continuity and safeguard digital assets and customer data."

Eng. Amr Oshba, Chief Information Security Officer at Banque du Caire: "This renewal embodies the bank's ongoing efforts to develop its information security ecosystem by upgrading security systems and deploying the latest tools for protection, monitoring, and threat response. This ensures the highest levels of security and trust in our digital banking services, maximizing the return on the bank's investments in both advanced cybersecurity solutions and our dedicated human capital."

The certification was officially renewed following a comprehensive audit and review of the bank’s technological systems and applications, which verified Banque du Caire's full compliance with all PCI-DSS v4.0.1 requirements, further solidifying its position as a leading financial institution delivering secure and innovative digital services.