Brightsight Singapore Achieves EMVCo Accreditation, Boosting Payment Security Certification in Asia

Brightsight Singapore Achieves EMVCo Accreditation, Boosting Payment Security Certification in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Brightsight, an SGS company, has received official recognition from EMVCo for its Singapore facility, making it an authorized laboratory for conducting EMV security evaluations on platforms and applications (ICC). This accreditation allows Brightsight to provide local and international developers with faster EMVCo security certifications, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. The facility will support the certification needs of smartcards, secure elements, and ICC platforms, strengthening Brightsight’s global position in security evaluation services.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 27-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Brightsight, an SGS company, has announced that its Singapore facility has achieved official recognition as an EMVCo-accredited security evaluation laboratory. This designation authorizes the lab to conduct EMV security evaluations on platforms and applications (ICC), further cementing Brightsight’s role as a global leader in security evaluation services.

EMVCo, an internationally recognized organization, is responsible for ensuring the secure interoperability of payment transactions worldwide. With this new accreditation, Brightsight’s Singapore laboratory is well-positioned to support both local and global developers in assessing their payment products for compliance with EMV standards.

The Singapore lab will offer a range of services, including:

  • EMVCo security evaluations on smartcard and secure element platforms
  • EMVCo security evaluations on ICC using the EMV CPA payment application
  • EMVCo site audits
  • Combined certification processes for platforms, covering both Common Criteria and EMVCo standards

This achievement strengthens Brightsight’s ability to deliver EMVCo security certifications, particularly for clients in the Asia-Pacific region. By establishing a local presence in Singapore, Brightsight provides faster turnaround times, close collaboration with regional developers, and access to a global network of security experts.

“As the only EMVCo-accredited security evaluation lab in Asia, our Singapore team is dedicated to helping local developers meet their security certification needs, particularly in the payment sector,” said Kai-Fan Chang, COO Asia at Brightsight. “This recognition underscores our commitment to providing top-notch security evaluations, and we are pleased to offer limited-time promotions to mark this milestone.”

For more information on how Brightsight can assist with your EMVCo security certification needs, please contact us.

About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Media Contact:

Fabrice Heiser
General Manager Singapore, Brightsight
Tel: +6596720199

SOURCE: SGS

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