Allied Bank Limited has achieved PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification, marking a significant step in strengthening payment security, protecting cardholder data, and reinforcing trust across its digital payment ecosystem. The certification highlights Allied Bank continued focus on maintaining strong security controls and aligning its payment infrastructure with globally recognized payment card security standards.
The PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification process was supported by REDSECLABS, which worked with Allied Bank to facilitate the compliance journey. The achievement reflects the bank’s efforts toward maintaining a secure environment for handling payment-related information and implementing security measures that support the protection of sensitive cardholder data. PCI DSS standards provide a framework for organizations involved in payment card processing to establish security practices designed to reduce risks and improve overall payment protection. As digital payment adoption continues to expand, financial institutions are focusing on strengthening their cybersecurity frameworks and ensuring compliance with international security requirements. Allied Bank’s achievement demonstrates its commitment to maintaining robust security controls across its payment ecosystem. The certification process involved collaboration between different teams to ensure that required security practices and compliance measures were addressed throughout the assessment journey.
The certification journey was supported by key members of the Allied Bank Information Security team, headed by Mr. Muhammad Umair Khan and managed by Mr. Raja Khakqan Haroon, along with team members Mr. Jehanzeb Ibrahim and Mr. Muhammad Muneeb. Their involvement contributed to the successful completion of the certification process and supported Allied Bank’s continued focus on information security and payment protection. The certificate award meeting was headed by REDSECLABS and PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Mr. Rafay Baloch, along with Mr. Hashim Mufti and Mr. Muhammad Ahtasham ul Haq, CISA ISMS (LA). The collaboration between Allied Bank and REDSECLABS supported the organization in achieving PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification, further strengthening its approach toward compliance and cybersecurity practices.
Through this certification, Allied Bank continues to demonstrate its focus on maintaining secure payment systems and protecting customer information within its digital ecosystem. The achievement represents an ongoing commitment toward adopting recognized security standards and enhancing digital trust among customers and stakeholders. REDSECLABS congratulated the Allied Bank team on achieving this compliance milestone and highlighted its support in helping the organization complete the certification process.
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