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Entersekt

Entersekt is a global fintech provider of mobile-based authentication and app security software protecting online and mobile banking transactions and payments.[1]

History

In February 2016, the Colorado-based FirstBank[2][3] opted for Entersekt’s Transakt technology to enhance the security of its mobile banking application. In July 2016, Entersekt partnered with Crealogix,[4] a Swiss fintech company and Netcetera,[5][6] a software company and digital payment expert.

In June 2017, Entersekt received an undisclosed amount as an investment from AlphaCode and BoE Private Equity Investments.[7][8]

In 2017 April, Entersekt won the Best Mobile Security Technology Award at the 2017 Banker Africa Southern Africa Banking Awards.[9][10][11]

Transakt

Transakt is a stand-alone security app available on mobile, it uses digital certificate technology and proprietary mobile validation techniques to build a safe communication channel between the service providers and their customers’ cell phones and tablets.[12][13]

References

  1. Top SA Fintech Talent Behind This Startup's Global Success retrieved 2017-09-25^
  2. FirstBank Chooses Entersekt to Boost Mobile Banking Security MarketWatch, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  3. Africa News Hub. FirstBank chooses Entersekt to boost mobile banking security retrieved 2017-09-25^
  4. Finextra. Crealogix partners with Entersekt Finextra Research, 2016-07-01, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  5. Entersekt offers authentication service to Netcetera www.thepaypers.com, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  6. Netcetera to Safeguard Online Payments with Entersekt Authentication retrieved 2017-09-25^
  7. Gugu Lourie. SA’s Investment Firms Take Up Stakes in Stellenbosch-based innovator Entersekt TechFinancials, 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  8. "Multi-million dollar" funding round for SA fintech startup Entersekt Disrupt Africa, 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  9. Entersekt. Stellenbosch-based Entersekt wins Banker Africa 2017 award - ITWeb Africa www.itwebafrica.com, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  10. Fintech Africa 2017.fintech-africa.com, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  11. Entersekt wins Best Mobile Security Technology Award – Ventureburn Ventureburn, 2017-04-11, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  12. How SA fintech startup Entersekt is taking over the world Disrupt Africa, 2016-06-01, retrieved 2017-09-25^
  13. Entersekt appoints IST Networks as reseller for Middle East and Turkey Intelligent Tech Channels, 2016-08-25, retrieved 2017-09-25^