PLDT Enterprise, Nabstract Partner to Combat OTP Fraud Through SmartSafe SilentAccess
PHOTO CAPTION: PLDT Enterprise and Nabstract seal their partnership to deliver smarter, intent-based network API solutions that empower businesses across industries. From left to right: Mark Dommel Geronimo, Head of Wireless Product Development at PLDT Enterprise; Mickey Ruiz, Senior Manager and Head of Enterprise Innovations and Product Development, PLDT Enterprise; John Gonzales, First Vice President & Head, Enterprise Consulting & Strategic Business Development, PLDT Enterprise; Vaibhav Mehta, Founder & Director, Nabstract; Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management, PLDT Enterprise; Amet Zalameda, Head of Network Transformation Strategy Office, Smart Communications Inc.; Noemi Santos, Assistant Vice President and Head of Enterprise Wireless Platforms, PLDT Enterprise; Maria Elizabeth Soriano, Product Manager, PLDT Enterprise.
As part of its commitment to strengthening digital security, PLDT’s corporate arm, PLDT Enterprise, has partnered with Nabstract, a global technology company that helps telecom providers and cloud platforms deliver safer digital services, and a certified Open Gateway Channel Partner, to deliver a safer and more secure alternative to one-time passwords (OTP) through SmartSafe SilentAccess.
SilentAccess, the flagship solution in the upcoming SmartSafe fraud management API suite, enables real-time, direct user authentication through Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) allowing seamless logins and transactions without the need for OTPs sent via text message, which are often targets of phishing and other scams.
By leveraging Nabstract’s expertise in network exposure capabilities, PLDT Enterprise offers real-time fraud detection that empowers businesses in banking, e-commerce, and even SMEs to protect their customers from cyber-attacks, reduce financial losses, and build stronger digital trust.
“Our collaboration with Nabstract reinforces PLDT Enterprise’s mission to drive innovation and security in the digital space, for institutions across industries. With our GSMA Open Gateway API Certification, we are taking bold steps toward future-proofing businesses with seamless, fraud-resistant solutions. Enabling them to serve their customers with confidence,” said Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management, PLDT Enterprise.
Future-Proofing Network Security with Open Gateway APIs
Nabstract brings its expertise in secure network connections and API-based tools to help enterprises easily integrate anti-fraud systems, network performance management, and quality control solutions. This partnership provides businesses with access to next-generation network intelligence that enhances security and user experience.
Through the Service Exposure Platform (SEP) built into Smart’s network infrastructure, this partnership gives businesses access to next-generation security tools. Whether it’s banks preventing unauthorized access, e-commerce platforms reducing cart abandonment by removing OTP friction, or SMEs ensuring secure customer logins, these API-based innovations are helping build a stronger and more secure digital economy for the Philippines.
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
With the GSMA Open Gateway API Certification, PLDT Enterprise continues to lead in developing new ways to protect digital transactions, ensuring businesses can proactively defend against digital fraud while optimizing network performance.
“We trust PLDT Enterprise as a key player in delivering secure and innovative digital solutions. Through this partnership, we aim to empower businesses with scalable, efficient, and highly secure network API integrations,” said Vaibhav Mehta, Founder and Director, Nabstract.
This milestone builds on PLDT Enterprise’s ongoing efforts to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enabling businesses to thrive in a digitally safe and inclusive economy.
For more information about SmartSafe SilentAccess, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterpise-nabstract-partnership-pr
This is a smart move. OTP phishing is such a growing problem, especially in banking and e-commerce. Great to see local telcos stepping up with more secure authentication solutions. Looking forward to seeing how businesses adopt this.
ReplyDeleteThe SilentAccess sounds great for safe and secure log ins and transactions online. It is always good to read about technology advances. Yeah Lifestyle
ReplyDeleteCyber security is so important with so many hackers and scammers out there. We need all the internet security we can get to protect us from fraud
ReplyDeleteI love that someone is doing something to stop the OTP fraud, it is crazy how common this kind of fraud has become.
ReplyDeleteThis partnership is a huge win for digital security. SilentAccess offers smoother, safer authentication while helping businesses protect customers and strengthen trust.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an awesome way to keep consumers safe with less hassle. I think this is going to be great.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice development! We badly need all the help in terms of online security as there are just too many scams nowadays. Thank you, PLDT for this initiative.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for spreading awareness regarding this. A wonderful partnership in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThis incredible partnership that PLDT Enterprise has positioned themselves with seems like a great thing and I wish them a lot of success in the endeavors!
ReplyDeleteCybersecruity is such an interesting and needed thing! I do feel that the digital age has rapidly grown.
ReplyDeleteOne of my clients has a cybersecurity business, I must admit I didnt know much about it, but its so interesting and forever evolving - kira
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