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The Strongest Compliance Credentials in Asia-Pacific

EIC is the only cybersecurity compliance firm in the region holding PCI QSA, CREST, CMMI, and SWIFT CSP accreditations simultaneously — verified by the bodies that issue them.

0
Client Breaches Since 2016
200+
Organisations Secured
7
Countries
Credentials

Accreditations That Can't Be Bought — Only Earned

Every credential below is issued by an independent body after rigorous assessment. None are self-declared.

PCI QSA
Qualified Security Assessor — certified by the PCI Security Standards Council. Only QSA organisations can issue the official Report on Compliance (ROC) and Attestation of Compliance (AOC).
Why it matters: If your assessor isn't a QSA, your compliance report isn't recognised by card networks. EIC is the only QSA organisation headquartered in Bangladesh.
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CREST
CREST accreditation is the highest global standard for penetration testing. CREST members undergo annual company-wide assessments and individual examiner-level testing.
Why it matters: CREST pen test reports are accepted by regulators worldwide. Non-CREST reports may be rejected by MAS, Bangladesh Bank, and BNM.
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SWIFT CSP
Authorised SWIFT Customer Security Programme assessor. Licensed to conduct independent SWIFT CSP assessments against the Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF).
Why it matters: SWIFT mandates independent assessment. Unauthorised assessors cannot submit valid results to SWIFT's KYC-Security Attestation.
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CMMI Partner
Official CMMI Institute partner authorised to conduct CMMI appraisals. CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) evaluates organisational process maturity across development and services.
Why it matters: Only authorised partners can issue official CMMI ratings. Self-assessed "CMMI Level X" claims without appraisal are meaningless.
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ISO 27001
EIC is itself ISO 27001:2022 certified — we practise the same information security management standard we assess for clients. Our ISMS covers all internal operations.
Why it matters: Your assessor should meet the same standard they hold you to. EIC does. Many advisory firms do not.
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Stanford SEED
EIC's leadership completed the Stanford SEED Transformation Programme — a rigorous executive education programme focused on scaling businesses with integrity and operational excellence.
Why it matters: Signals boardroom-level strategic thinking. P2/P4 recognise Stanford SEED as C-suite credibility.
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Client Breaches Since 2016

Across 200+ organisations, 7 countries, and every major compliance framework we assess — not a single client has suffered a data breach while under EIC's protection. This isn't marketing language. It's our track record.

200+
Organisations assessed and secured
$4.5M+
Average cost of a data breach in APAC
8 yrs
Continuous zero-breach track record
How We Compare

EIC vs the Alternatives

A transparent comparison across the capabilities that actually matter for compliance engagements.

CapabilityEICGlobal FirmLocal IT Firm
PCI QSA (Official)
CREST Accreditation
SWIFT CSP Assessor
CMMI Partner
ISO 27001 Self-Certified
Simultaneous QSA + CREST + CMMI Only Firm
Proprietary AI Platform CardIntel
In-Country APAC Licensing 7 countries Remote only 1 country
Zero-Breach Track Record Since 2016Not disclosedNot tracked
48-Hour AI Scoping 2–4 weeks✗ Manual
Competitive Positioning

Why EIC Wins in Every Comparison

vs Global Firms

Regional Specialist, Not Global Overhead

Global firms often provide high-level advisory but lack deep technical execution. They frequently outsource penetration testing or technical audits to third parties.

  • 40–50% lower engagement cost
  • Assessors based in-country, not remote
  • CREST + PCI QSA combo most global firms lack
  • Proprietary AI platforms (CardIntel, Infiltra, Complio)
vs "US-based firms"

Deep APAC Knowledge, Not US/EU Templates

US-based compliance firms apply global templates to APAC markets. EIC has in-country regulatory relationships and understands each central bank's specific requirements.

  • 7 APAC country-specific regulatory knowledge
  • Deep understanding of Bangladesh Bank, MAS, BNM requirements
  • SWIFT CSP authority they lack
  • Local teams in local time zones
vs Local IT Firms

Real Credentials, Not Self-Declared

Local firms may understand the market but often lack the global accreditations (PCI QSA, CREST) required by international card networks and regulators.

  • Only firm with all 4 accreditations
  • Reports accepted by card networks & regulators
  • Proprietary tools vs manual processes
  • Zero-breach record since 2016

What Our Clients Say

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We evaluated three QSA firms. EIC was the only one that could scope our multi-country environment in under a week using CardIntel. The others quoted 4–6 weeks for the same work.
Chief Information Security OfficerRegional Bank · Bangladesh
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The ROI case for E-Compliance was clear within the first quarter. We reduced compliance management overhead by 43% and our CFO could see the numbers in real-time.
VP Finance & OperationsReputated Bank · Singapore
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As a Series A fintech, we needed PCI DSS compliance before our investors would close. EIC got us certified in 90 days — two of the other firms we spoke to said it was impossible.
CEO & Co-FounderPayments Fintech · Bangladesh

Operations Across 7 Countries

In-country teams with local regulatory relationships — not remote assessors flying in.

Bangladesh
HQ · Dhaka
Singapore
APAC Hub
Vietnam
In-Country
Nepal
In-Country
Bahrain
Middle East
Malaysia
In-Country
Philippines
In-Country

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