Paynamics Secures PCI DSS 4.0.1 Certification from SISA, Setting a New Benchmark for Payment Security in the Philippines

Manila, Philippines – Jan 23, 2026: Paynamics, a leading payment systems enabler enabling enterprises, government agencies, and financial institutions to move money seamlessly, today announced its successful attainment of PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification. Awarded by SISA, a global forensics-driven cybersecurity solutions provider and a leading Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), this achievement marks a major milestone in reinforcing Paynamics’ commitment to protecting customer data across its payment acceptance, disbursement, and full wallet ecosystem.

As digital transactions surge, the Philippines continues to face heightened cybersecurity risks. Recent studies indicate that over 84 percent of organizations in the country experienced cybersecurity breaches[1], while breach rates rose 25.7% in the past year[2]. Against this backdrop, Paynamics’ certification demonstrates its proactive approach to strengthening payment security across the channels it operates in.

[1] https://securityquotient.io/cyber-security-and-grc-use-cases/cyber-security-for-philippines

[2] https://www.bluevoyant.com/press-releases/philippines-organisations-negatively-impacted-by-cyber-security-breaches

 

Mylene Chua-Magleo, CEO & Co-Founder of Paynamics, commented on the achievement: Achieving PCI DSS 4.0.1 is more than a compliance milestone for us; it is a strategic investment in the trust our customers place in every transaction. Since our founding, we have consistently upheld PCI DSS standards, reflecting our long-standing commitment to safeguarding payment data. As digital payments continue to scale in the Philippines, this certification validates the resilience of our ecosystem and the discipline of our security practices. It empowers us to innovate responsibly, strengthen collaboration with partners, and deliver seamless payment experiences with uncompromising protection.

The certification follows a rigorous assessment conducted by SISA, which performed a comprehensive evaluation of Paynamics’ payment processing systems. The audit validated Paynamics’ adherence to the stringent requirements of PCI DSS 4.0.1, to ensure resilient security across its environment.

Dharshan Shanthamurthy, CEO and Founder of SISA, congratulated the Paynamics team on the milestone: We congratulate Paynamics on achieving PCI DSS 4.0, a certification that reflects their disciplined approach to payment security. As a forensics-driven assessor, we see firsthand how evolving threats challenge the integrity of digital payment ecosystems. Paynamics’ commitment to implementing strong, continuous security controls sets an important benchmark for the industry and strengthens trust across the Philippine digital economy.

With the PCI DSS 4.0.1 Level 1 certification, Paynamics not only strengthens its position as a leader in the Philippine payments industry but also sets a higher benchmark for security, compliance, and reliability—reinforcing trust for the businesses and consumers it serves.

About Paynamics

Paynamics Technologies Inc. is a trusted payments enabler that plays a pivotal role in the Philippines’ growing digital ecosystem. Established in 2010, Paynamics delivers end-to-end electronic payment solutions that empower small and medium businesses, large enterprises, government agencies, and financial institutions to move money seamlessly and securely- whether through payment acceptance, disbursement services, or a full wallet ecosystem. Paynamics is supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and is PCI-DSS v4.0.1 Level 1 certified.

For more information visit www.paynamics.com

About SISA  

SISA is a Leader in Cybersecurity Solutions for the Digital Payment Industry. As a Global Payment Forensic Investigator of the PCI Security Standards Council, we leverage forensics insights into preventive, detective, and corrective security solutions, protecting 1,000+ organizations across 40+ countries from evolving cyberthreats. Our suite of solutions from AI-driven compliance, advanced security testing, agentic detection/ response and learner focused-training has been honoured with prestigious awards, including from Financial Express, DSCI-NASSCOM and The Economic Times. With commitment to innovation, and pioneering advancements in Quantum Security, Hardware Security, and Cybersecurity for AI, SISA is shaping the future of cybersecurity. In the quantum space, we offer Quantum Risk Assessments, QBOMs (Quantum Bill of Materials), and strategic Quantum Briefing Sessions—helping organizations prepare for the next wave of cyber threats through deep forensics intelligence. 

For more information about our solutions and how they can revolutionize cybersecurity for digital payments, visit  www.sisainfosec.com or contact mediaconnect@sisainfosec.com 

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