Al Hilal Bank, a UAE-based progressive Islamic bank, has received international Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification to safeguard cardholder data and prevent card fraud for customers.
According to the bank, PCI-DSS will provide the tough guidelines for establishing a payment card data security process that covers prevention, detection and quick and effective response.
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The certification will be validated annually by an independent Qualified Security Assessor.
Through this certification, Al Hilal Bank will maintain a high level of information security which allows its customers to secure their payment card data from breaches occurred during every transaction.
It will also enhance the bank’s reputation with other card-issuing banks and payment brands that enable Al Hilal Bank to carry out its business and continue to pursue growth.
Al Hilal Bank CEO Mohamed Jamil Berro, said: "Our certification under PCI-DSS marks a major step in this regard, especially as we offer progressive, innovative Islamic services that need to be constantly protected from information breaches and other threats.
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