Cybersecurity for travel agencies
Only a few days remain until the second edition of the Tecno Travel Agency Congress by UNAV, which will take place next May 14 and is consolidating itself as the meeting point where leaders of the tourism industry come together to explore the latest trends and technological advances applied to travel agencies.
Digital transformation is advancing rapidly, and it is essential to leverage the advantages offered by technology to provide the best service and ensure maximum security for our clients' data. During the congress, Alfonso Piñeiro,
Product Manager and Business Development Manager at BOTECH, will deliver a practical workshop titled “Cybersecurity in travel agencies: how to protect data and prevent fraud”, where he will analyze current frauds (such as phishing, ransomware, or payment fraud) and provide key insights and best practices to protect customer data—undoubtedly a critical factor in maintaining trust. Additionally, to explore the topic in depth, a practical incident simulation will also be conducted.
Furthermore, to help agencies offer maximum security to their clients and comply with current regulations, BOTECH has reached a collaboration agreement with UNAV to facilitate regulatory compliance for its associated travel agencies in terms of payment methods, with a primary focus on PCI DSS – SAQ A, SAQ B and SAQ C-VT, under a homogeneous, simplified approach adapted to the operational reality of the sector.
BOTECH is the only company within the UNAV ecosystem that ensures compliance with the PCI DSS standard required by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and also holds QSA licenses for these certifications.
The PCI DSS standard, internationally valid and mandatory for those who process, store, or transmit card data, is backed by all payment card brands (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, and American Express), and its main objective is to reduce fraud and protect data.