QRC Concludes First SEA Trust & Compliance Session in Manila

Manila, Philippines – QRC Assurance and Solutions has successfully concluded the first installment of its SEA Trust & Compliance Series in Manila, marking the start of a regional initiative built to bridge the gap between compliance theory and real-world implementation.

The series is designed to move beyond frameworks on paper and focus on how security and compliance actually work in live environments — how teams implement, manage, and scale them day to day.

A session grounded in real-world practice

The Manila session centered on payment ecosystem security, PCI DSS v4.0.1 readiness, and secure software practices in real operating environments. Participants also explored the practical applicability of PCI 3DS, PIN, and P2PE, alongside approaches to building integrated audit and certification roadmaps.

What set the session apart was the depth of discussion. Rather than staying at the level of frameworks, the conversation dug into the realities practitioners face, including:

• Control-level implementation challenges
• Common audit readiness gaps
• The practical decisions teams make before, during, and after audits

That focus reflects the core intent behind the series — practical, experience-led, and built for execution.

Built for execution across Southeast Asia

The SEA Trust & Compliance Series is QRC’s response to a clear need among organizations in the region: actionable, hands-on guidance that helps teams not only understand compliance requirements, but operationalize them with confidence.

QRC extends its appreciation to everyone who joined the session in Manila. The depth of participation made the discussion more valuable and firmly grounded in real-world experience. With the first installment complete, QRC looks forward to continuing the series across Southeast Asia — bringing the same practical, execution-focused approach to security and compliance professionals throughout the region.

About QRC Assurance and Solutions

QRC Assurance and Solutions is a globally recognized certification body and advisory firm specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, cybersecurity, information security, and data privacy. As an accredited PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and CERT-In empanelled organization, QRC delivers certification, regulatory audit, assessment, and training services to clients across the world, helping organizations build, implement, and maintain trusted management systems aligned to global standards.