Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Nigeria’s Digital Transformation company and IT services provider, has announced that it has successfully attained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) recertification, solidifying its commitment to maintaining the highest level of security and operational excellence in its service delivery.
The PCI DSS certification is a globally recognized benchmark for securing financial transactions, ensuring that organisations handling payment card information maintain the highest level of security.
Under the leadership of Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, GBB has continued to raise the bar in the provision of world-class digital solutions for both government and corporate sectors. This recertification underscores GBB’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive financial data, mitigating cyber threats, and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
“As an organization at the forefront of digital transformation and secure connectivity, achieving PCI DSS recertification reflects our unwavering commitment to data security, compliance, and international best practices,” said the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Adeyanju. “Our financial services partners and customers can continue to trust GBB to provide secure, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure that meets global regulatory requirements.”
By maintaining PCI DSS compliance, GBB continues to support financial institutions, government agencies, and businesses in ensuring secure digital transactions. This milestone reinforces the company’s role as a trusted technology partner in Nigeria’s evolving digital and financial landscape.
The company noted that the PCI DSS recertification also compliments its extensive portfolio of internationally recognised certifications, including ISO 20000, for Service Management Systems (SMS), ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ISO 9001 for Quality Management Systems (QMS), and ISO 22301 for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). These certifications reaffirm the organisation’s commitment to providing services that are secure, efficient, and in line with global best practices.
“GBB recognises that providing excellent service goes beyond just compliance. It is about creating lasting value for corporations and government entities alike, delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and foster secure, reliable communication and data exchange,” a statement from the company and signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala revealed.
With these certifications, Galaxy Backbone continues to benchmark itself against international standards, ensuring that we consistently meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. GBB’s dedication to innovation, excellence, and security is at the core of everything it does, empowering organisations to thrive in a digital-first world.