Financial Transactions: discover Ascenty’s certifications that guarantee your security
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When it comes to protecting financial transactions, every detail matters.
For IT leaders, ensuring that every operation occurs under a shield that guarantees maximum protection is not just a matter of efficiency, but a non-negotiable responsibility.
In our new article, we’ll explore some of Ascenty’s certifications that make it an indispensable partner for companies in the financial segment.
These certifications are guarantees that Ascenty, as the main player in the Data Center market in Brazil, is concerned with the integrity and security of its customers’ transactions.
Join us to discover how Ascenty achieves the security you seek for your transactions, sustaining the pillar of trust in an increasingly complex digital environment. Learn more!
Financial Transactions: why are certifications so important?
It’s no surprise: in online financial operations, each click can represent large sums. Therefore, security is the secret ingredient that differentiates a reliable service from an imminent risk.
In this sense, certifications do not work as mere “quality seals”, but guarantees that your data and technological infrastructure are secured from all types of complications.
Consider this: in 2021, according to data published by Jota, at least 69 Brazilian companies felt the consequences of digital dangers firsthand. They were victims of data breaches and ransom attacks.
An alarming number, but also a reminder of the financial sector’s vulnerability.
Thus, certifications are more than a necessity – they are the written assurance that whoever hosts your data is proactively working to protect transactions within your digital environment.
Check out an Ascenty success story in the financial sector:
PCI-DSS: the main certification related to financial transactions
PCI-DSS is the main security certification for card transactions. Created in 2006 from the collaboration between giants like Visa and MasterCard, it is not just another set of rules, but a declaration of commitment to security.
At its core, PCI-DSS mandates best practices such as installing firewalls, encrypting data, and constantly monitoring networks.
Its role is critical: to defend every credit and debit transaction against potential fraud and data theft.
Therefore, any data infrastructure capable of running transactions needs to ensure maximum protection of each operation – and this is what PCI-DSS does.
How does Ascenty meet PCI-DSS requirements?
For Ascenty, meeting PCI-DSS requirements means investing in both security and precision. Here’s how:
The journey to compliance begins with adherence to the certificate’s 12 requirements, structured around 6 key objectives:
- Secure network;
- Cardholder data protection;
- Vulnerability management;
- Access control;
- Network monitoring;
- Information security.
These items are not just a simple checklist, but are key components for orchestrating a robust technological infrastructure.
At Ascenty, from servers to applications and database managers, each component undergoes a rigorous security screening.
In addition, we align with the four certification levels, determined by the annual volume of card transactions.
With PCI-DSS, Ascenty meets the most stringent international security guidelines required in credit card processing, including securing the card data environment against unauthorized access.
TR3 TÜV Rheinland certification also plays a role in financial transactions
TÜV Rheinland’s TR3 certification attests that a Data Center meets international requirements that ensure the integrity, availability and security of financial operations.
In practice, TR3 TÜV transforms Data Centers into high-security data centers where each byte is handled with utmost seriousness.
By conquering it, the company attests to its compliance with the main specifications referring to:
- design;
- assembly;
- installation;
- operation;
- maintenance;
- sustainability;
- technical documentation;
- monitoring of the execution, integrated commissioning tests, and operational audits.
It is a recognition that particularly attests to the excellence of the physical infrastructure behind the Data Center where your business data is hosted.
For companies that deal with huge volumes of financial transactions, this certification is the ultimate symbol of reliability.
Learn about the TR3 TÜV Rheinland certification requirements that Ascenty must follow
This certification requires a specific set of infrastructures and rigorous practices, such as:
- implementation of a raised floor, essential to optimizing cable management and safety;
- a dual power distribution source – one active and one backup – equipped with generators, UPS and HVAC systems, all operating redundantly.
The latter ensures that even in the most adverse situations and in the face of the disaster risks, services remain operational.
The certification also requires dedicated and structured cabling, as well as multiple provider inputs, strengthening redundancy and resilience.
All this is monitored under the ANSI/TIA 942 Standard, which requires Ascenty to maintain a high standard in all aspects.
This includes everything from cooling and security processes to access control and fire detection.
All of these aspects are key to ensuring that Data Center operations are secure, efficient, and continuous.
