Batelco achieves PCI-DSS compliance for its three data centres
NEWS atelco has announced the attainment of the payment
B card industry data security standard ( PCI DSS ) 3.2.1 ’ compliance , which is the latest international certification in
data security , for its three data centres . Batelco ’ s PCI compliance was audited against the PCI data security standards by ValueMentor , a leading provider of risk and compliance services .
PCI DSS is an established information security standard which applies to any organisation involved in the processing , transmission and storage of credit card information . The security standards were formed in 2004 by Visa , MasterCard , Discover Financial Services , JCB International and American Express . The compliance scheme aims to secure credit and debit card transactions against data theft and fraud .
Companies that store , process , or transmit credit card data , specifically the banking and finance sector , are mandated by global and national industry regulators to comply to the international security standard to ensure maximum levels of security . Therefore , PCI-compliant data centres are a key factor for organisations in selecting colocation facilities .
Batelco ’ s Data Centre PCI DSS compliance ensures that its customers directly benefit from automatic compliance to regulatory data security requirements such as strict physical access procedures for data , regular testing of security systems and processes , and adherence to policies that address information security .
David Joseph , AVP – Payment Security , ValueMentor , said : “ We have successfully worked with multiple similar security programmes within the region and we are glad to have Batelco data centres join the family of compliant centres .
“ Batelco was keen to continue with implementing comprehensive and strict information security controls and thereby meet standards beyond compliance requirement . We are delighted to conclude that Batelco sets security of its customers ’ payment data as a top priority and complies to the PCI DSS version 3.2.1 requirements .”
Macquarie Data Centres announces new Sydney North data centre
M acquarie Data Centres , part of Macquarie Telecom Group , has announced a new data centre at its Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus in Sydney .
South Wales digital economy is rapidly growing and this project will create world-class infrastructure and valuable long-term jobs in the digital and cybersecurity sector .”
Intellicentre 3 Super West will be designed , constructed and operated to meet the needs of corporate , government and multi-national customers and enhance New South Wales ’ cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities .
Macquarie has commenced a State Significant Development Application process to build the 32 MW IT load facility . Located in the Sydney North Zone at the Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus , the new facility will be the largest data centre on the campus , bringing the total IT load of the campus to 50 MW .
The company expects the project to create more than 1,200 jobs in construction , engineering , cybersecurity and other fields . It expects to complete construction of phase one of IC3 Super West in the second half of calendar year 2023 , subject to final board approvals , with planning permission expected to be granted in early 2022 .
“ This data centre will attract new investment into Australia from multi-nationals looking to expand in the Asia Pacific region ,” said David Tudehope , CEO , Macquarie Telecom Group . “ The New
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