Hanoi, Vietnam, 17 June, 2010 – MKSmart, the ASEAN leader in smart cards, today announced its has received Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) certification from the GSM Association. MKSmart remains the only company to have a ASEAN facility with the demanding and state-of-the art SAS security certification. This certification validates that MKSmart’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card production and personalization processes, as well as its entire site operations meet the GSM Association’s stringent standards for security and data protection.
“Accredited suppliers like MKSmart is working strictly in accordance to GSMA SAS strict set of standardized security criteria” said Jason Yee, Chief executive officer for MKSMart, “MKSmart views this certification renewal as an essential way to give operators and consumers complete confidence that our facilities comply with the most rigorous security procedures in place to protect all of the components, cards and information, including subscriber data for personalization.”
In addition to the SAS certification, MKSmart it has received ISO 9001/2000 certification for its state-of-the-art quality management,.
Certification under the SAS demonstrates MKSmart’s commitment to its customers and their security, particularly considering the level of difficulty and expense to achieve and retain this voluntary certification. Another advantage for operators is that they no longer have to spend time and resources on individual audits: they are given peace of mind that the SAS accredited facilities have demonstrated their ability to produce high volumes of high quality SIM cards while adhering to a most strict set of standardized security criteria.
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About MKSmartMKSmart is the worlds-class manufacturer of card. MKSmart provides not only smart card, magnetic strip cards, pre-printed cards, scratch –off card, card personalization services and business forms, but also related solution and value-added services for corporations and enterprises in the fields of telecommunication, finance and banking, insurance… MKSmart factory has been equipped with state-of-the- art and large- scale production line and met all security and safety requirement of International Organizations.
