SGS Enhances Digital Trust Capabilities by Acquiring Panacea Infosec
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 06, 2026 / SGS is reinforcing its dedication to digital trust and payment card security solutions through the acquisition of Panacea Infosec – a global leader in information security.
Headquartered in India, Panacea Infosec brings over 90 highly skilled InfoSec and cybersecurity professionals who serve clients in India, the US, the Middle East and Africa. The company is renowned for expertise in payment security solutions, supporting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), as well as cybersecurity, data protection and privacy services.
Damien Rousseau, Head of Business Assurance at SGS, said: “Combining Panacea Infosec with our established services amplifies our commitment to providing a rich and diverse digital trust assurance portfolio.
“By uniting our global reach and decades of digital trust experience with Panacea Infosec’s deep expertise in cybersecurity and payment security, we are now uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the complexities of digital risk and compliance.
“We look forward to enhancing clients’ digital trust and payment card security to create extra peace of mind for them and their customers alike.”
Panacea Infosec’s services ensure compliance with global security standards and cover various industries, from banking, insurance and telecoms to IT, business process outsourcing and e-commerce.
By integrating Panacea Infosec’s capabilities, SGS strengthens its position in the rapidly expanding payment security and information security assurance markets. This enhanced offering will help clients protect sensitive data, secure transactions and maintain compliance with international standards, fostering confidence in digital transformation.
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SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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