Data theft, cyber hacking, and fraud in the travel industry are on the rise and hence, Travelport has partnered SecurityMetrics, a provider of data security and compliance for organisations worldwide, to offer the PCI DSS Certification program.

Lack of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) leaves Iata agents open cyber threats. Compliance with the PCI DSS in the form of a completed Attestation of Compliance brings greater security, protection, and peace of mind for agents.
 
The online wizard tool for PCI compliance from the SecurityMetrics PCI Customer Portal is a quick and easy option for Travelport-connected agents to get started and complete a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) on their payment processing environment. Merchants and agents can then show proof of compliance through the completion of an Attestation of Compliance.
 
Alexandra Fitzpatrick, vice president Travelport Global Payment Solutions, commented: “The ability to demonstrate proof of PCI DSS compliance is key for agencies to be seen as trusted partners to their customers. The PCI DSS certification program in partnership with SecurityMetrics is a simple way for our customers’ businesses to operate within a compliant environment and adhere to regulations."
 
“We are honoured to help protect agents and customers and streamline their PCI compliance process. We believe our security tools, cloud-based PCI compliance module, and award-winning 24/7 support, combine to make the best PCI solution in the world”, said John Bartholomew, SecurityMetrics vice president of Technology. - TradeArabia News Service