Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is now certified with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). PCI DSS is a global security standard for protecting card data. It was created by major card companies Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and JCB.
Union Bank was presented with the certificate after undergoing a rigorous successful audit of its operations. The audit was conducted by PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor – Panacea InfoSec in conjunction with their local partner – Digital Encode.
The certification gives the bank the added incentive to offer its customers improved data security to protect them from card fraud, identity theft, insider threats, cybercrime, hacking and other security vulnerabilities.
Commenting on this achievement, the head Corporate Affairs/Corporate Communications at Union Bank, Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem said: “We keep up with the most advanced international standards of data protection and adhere to the requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. As we strive to provide world-class banking services, this certification is proof of our commitment to provide our customers with maximum protection. We want our customers to know that Union Bank is fully compliant with PCI DSS’s stringent security requirements.”
Beyond the PCI DSS certification, the bank has reinforced its overall security by putting in place a Security Operation Centre (SOC) as it strives to reclaim its leadership position in the banking industry and guarantee that customers can conduct online transactions without fear of been hacked.
Notes to Editors:
About Union Bank of Nigeria Plc Established in 1917 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is a household name and one of Nigeria’s long-standing and most respected financial institutions. The Bank is a trusted and recognizable brand, with an extensive network of over 350 branches across Nigeria. In late 2012, a new Board of Directors and Executive Management team were appointed to Union Bank and in 2013 the Bank embarked upon a Transformation Programme, designed to re-establish it firmly as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions.
The Bank currently offers a variety of banking services to both Individual and Corporate clients including Current, Savings and Deposit Account services, Funds Transfer, Foreign Currency Domiciliation, Loans, Overdrafts, Equipment Leasing and Trade Finance. The Bank also offers its customers convenient electronic banking channels and products including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Bank Cards, ATMs and POS Systems.
More information can be found at www.unionbankng.com.
Media Enquiries:
Francis Barde Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem Tel:+2348023191736 Tel: +234 1 2716800 –ext 2953 Email: fbarde@unionbankng.com Email: osekezie@unionbankng.com
