Recognition highlights Aperia Compliance's innovative approach to simplifying merchant compliance through integrated solutions and human-first support.
October 23, 2026 — Aperia Compliance, an IXOPAY company, won the Editor's Choice award in the Compliance category at the 2026 Top InfoSec Innovator Awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine.
The award recognizes Aperia Compliance's commitment to making complex compliance and security requirements more accessible to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) through the payment providers they already trust.
As regulatory requirements and cybersecurity threats evolve, SMBs face growing challenges protecting their businesses. Many lack the time, resources, or dedicated IT expertise to manage multiple compliance and security solutions independently.
Aperia Compliance addresses this challenge by bringing PCI compliance, website regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and financial protection services together through a fully white-labeled platform. This approach enables acquirers, banks, ISOs, PayFacs, and payment platforms to deliver essential services across their merchant portfolios while reducing complexity for business owners.
Innovation That Keeps Compliance Human
At Aperia Compliance, innovation should simplify security, not complicate it.
As the industry increasingly adopts AI-driven customer service, Aperia Compliance continues to prioritize human expertise. Its multilingual Compliance Center supports merchants in more than 50 languages, giving them direct access to knowledgeable specialists who simplify complex requirements and guide them through the compliance process.
"Small businesses shouldn't need an IT department to manage compliance and protect their operations," said Tony Norrie, President of Aperia Compliance. "Our focus has always been on making these solutions accessible through payment providers while giving merchants the guidance and support they need. This recognition reinforces the importance of keeping compliance simple, practical, and human."
Looking Beyond PCI Compliance
Aperia Compliance continues to expand beyond traditional PCI validation, helping payment providers meet emerging merchant needs, from website privacy and accessibility requirements to evolving cybersecurity risks and financial protection.
Today, Aperia Compliance supports more than 100 payment partners, 1.6 million merchants across partner portfolios, and over 190,000 scanning customers globally.
The Editor's Choice recognition reflects the company's commitment to helping payment providers stay ahead of changing requirements while making compliance and security easier for the businesses they serve.
About the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards
Presented by Cyber Defense Magazine, the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards recognize companies demonstrating innovation and unique value in cybersecurity. The 2026 awards mark the program's 14th year of recognizing organizations advancing the information security industry.
View the official 2026 winners.
About Aperia Compliance
Aperia Compliance, an IXOPAY company, provides white-labeled PCI compliance, cybersecurity, and merchant protection solutions for acquirers, banks, ISOs, PayFacs, PSPs, and payment platforms. Its integrated offerings combine guided compliance workflows, portfolio-level visibility, and dedicated merchant support to help payment providers simplify operations, strengthen merchant relationships, and deliver greater value across their portfolios.
Learn more at www.aperiacompliance.com.