Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced that it has become the first telecom operator in India to secure the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 certification for its retail stores and payment channels. Vi said this achievement underscores its commitment to safeguarding customer payment information by adhering to the highest global security standards.
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Global Security Standards for Payment Information
PCI DSS 4.0, established by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), represents a set of security protocols designed to protect organisations handling credit and debit card transactions from data breaches and fraud, Vi explained.
Collaborating with Vista InfoSec
The PCI DSS 4.0 certification, mandated by RBI guidelines for banking and financial institutions, introduces stringent security protocols to guard against data breaches and fraud. Vi collaborated with the security consulting firm Vista InfoSec to achieve this certification. This milestone marks a significant moment for the telecom sector, the official release said.
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Commenting on the development, Jagbir Singh, CTO of Vi, said, "Achieving PCI DSS 4.0 demonstrates our commitment to implementing the best security measures. We are immensely proud to be the first telecom operator in India to receive this certification, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to setting industry benchmarks and investing in cutting-edge security technologies."
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SOC2 Type II Attestation
Earlier this year, Vi announced it was the first telecom operator in India to achieve SOC2 Type II attestation, reinforcing its commitment to data security. With the addition of the PCI DSS 4.0 certification, the operator says it continues to set new standards for best security practices in the industry.
