Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 87 | Page 9

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CPX Holding ’ s Cyber Managed Services achieves ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certification

CPX Holding , a leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services , has announced that its Cyber Managed Services ( CMS ) division has been awarded the ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 20000- 1:2018 certification for its end-to-end IT and Cybersecurity Managed Services .

Relying on these services allows customers to no longer worry about developing or managing internal support teams in environments that are often complex .
Issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation ( ISO ), the two ISO certifications are the global benchmark for information security and management . CMS was recognised for its best practices in innovation , automation and providing seamless benefits to customers . Delivered by highly skilled professionals , the division ’ s services met the highest internationally acknowledged standard for cybersecurity technology , operations and secure IT infrastructure management .
“ As a leading home-grown provider of cybersecurity services and solutions , we are constantly striving to better help organisations to stay protected against emerging cyberthreats ,” Khaled Al Melhi , CEO of CPX . “ We are pleased to be recognised and this major milestone further strengthens our stakeholders ’ trust in our highly secure infrastructure framework . In addition , having CMS achieve these ISO certifications is a testament to the truly uncompromising nature of our services and solutions .”
The UAE and the wider Middle East region have seen a year-on-year increase in cyberthreats , driving decision-makers to take concrete steps towards enhancing their organisation ’ s cybersecurity ecosystem and protecting critical data and operations .

Network International and Mastercard offer authentication solution to UAE merchants

Network International , a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa ( MEA ), and Mastercard , a technology leader in the global payments industry , are launching a 3-D Secure ( 3DS ) 2 authentication solution for e-commerce transactions for UAE merchants and beyond . The innovative solution is powered by Mastercard ’ s Smart Interface product .

technologies in the markets we operate in ,” said Andrew Key , Group Managing Director – Acquiring at Network International . “ Enabling 3DS 2 across our e-commerce merchant network is part of our longterm commitment to creating a safer , seamless purchase experience for merchants and their consumers .”
As online shopping continues to accelerate , merchants need to have the ability to mitigate fraud while providing frictionless experiences to consumers . 3DS 2 , the next-generation of 3-D Secure technology , is a powerful authentication tool that analyses multiple key data points , including the merchant ’ s contextual data , acting as an advanced layer of fraud protection .
3DS 2 will be available on network ’ s proprietary payment gateway N-Genius Online , enabling the company ’ s e-commerce merchants to reduce risk and protect their customers from payments fraud . In addition , 3DS 2 will offer consumers a more streamlined , frictionless payments journey and improved support for modern devices , thus enhancing the checkout experience and reducing cart abandonment .
“ As the region ’ s leading payment solution provider , we continue to enhance payment ecosystems by adopting best-in-class
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