solutions by stc, the leading enabler of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and the region, has officially joined the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as an Associate Participation Organization (APO). This strategic move is designed to solidify the company’s position as a pivotal player in shaping the future of digital payment security, aligning with broader national objectives to fortify the financial sector’s digital ecosystem.
The membership establishes a vital collaborative pathway with global industry leaders to develop and update international security standards. By integrating into this global network, solutions by stc aims to sustain its leadership in innovation and compliance, boost its technical capabilities, and align its digital solutions with the latest security advancements. This ensures an advanced operational environment that meets the evolving expectations of partners and clients within the payment sector.
Commenting on the milestone, Eng. Omer Alnomany, CEO of solutions by stc, stated that joining the PCI SSC represents a strategic step forward in enhancing the company’s role as a trusted enabler of secure digital transformation. He emphasized that through this collaboration, the company aims to actively contribute to the development of global payment security standards while simultaneously elevating its own capabilities to deliver secure, future-ready solutions that support the growth of the digital payment ecosystem in the Kingdom and the wider region.
Welcoming the company to the council, Gina Gobeyn, Executive Director of the PCI SSC, highlighted the critical nature of the partnership amid an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. She noted that the council’s security standards and resources provide organizations with the essential tools needed to safeguard payment data, detect potential threats, and mitigate the impact of costly data breaches. Gobeyn added that as an Associate Participation Organization, solutions by stc is well-positioned to play an active role in enhancing global payment security by driving awareness and encouraging various sectors to adopt stringent PCI security standards.
This latest alignment underscores solutions by stc’s ongoing commitment to placing client data protection and security at the forefront of its operational priorities. It also marks an extension of the company’s proven track record in leading the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Through continuous efforts to build secure digital ecosystems, the company continues to advance the fields of cybersecurity and financial technologies, ultimately driving the growth of the digital economy and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a trusted regional and global hub for technological innovation and excellence.