Globe Telecom Inc. and digital payment platform GCash have completed the first phase of a proof of concept (POC) for Silent Network Authentication (SNA), a next-generation technology designed to enhance digital safety and simplicity for millions of Filipinos by securely verifying a user’s identity without requiring manual input of one-time passwords (OTPs).
The successful testing marks a significant leap towards safer and smarter online transactions, reinforcing the integrity of Globe’s network to automatically verify the user’s identity.
The system works by securely checking if the mobile number provided matches the SIM card active in the current data session, adding a powerful layer of defense against phishing and SIM-based fraud for GCash users who rely on the app for payments, money transfers and managing finances.
The innovation is part of G Verify, Globe’s anti-fraud portfolio that combines network-level solutions and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Under G Verify, SNA instantly and accurately confirms a user’s identity, providing greater peace of mind.
“Security and accessibility must go hand in hand. This milestone is about building trust for the financially included,” said KD Dizon, vice president and head of Globe Business.
“By working with GCash, we’re showing how network-level innovation can directly improve safety and convenience for millions of Filipinos who rely on digital platforms every day,” said Dizon.
The SNA POC aligns with global benchmarks, meeting GSMA and CAMARA standards for high levels of security and interoperability. Globe has earned GSMA certification for its Number Verification API and actively participates in the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx).
“At GCash, security and trust are at the heart of everything we do,” said Miguel Geronilla, GCash chief information and security officer.
“Partnering with Globe on Silent Network Authentication helps us give our users an extra layer of protection, one that works quietly in the background so they can focus on what matters most,” said Geronilla.
The collaboration supports the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) call for stronger, more adaptive digital security across the financial sector.
This POC follows Globe’s successful testing of network APIs with another leading financial institution in the country.
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