PCA Cyber Security Assesses Castles Technology’s New Payment Terminals

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Release date:6.11.2025

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PCA Cyber Security, a European cybersecurity company specializing in threat intelligence and cybersecurity testing, today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive security assessment of Castles Technology’s latest generation of payment terminals.

The assessment was conducted by PCA’s dedicated Security Assessment Team as part of Castles Technology’s secure product development lifecycle. The goal of the evaluation was to identify and mitigate potential software vulnerabilities, ensuring the terminals meet stringent cybersecurity and compliance expectations across global markets.

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“Security is a priority for Castles Technology.” - said Danila Parnishchev, Head of Security Assessment at PCA. “We’re glad our team could support this effort. Our assessment included a deep dive into hardware interfaces, firmware analysis, secure boot mechanisms, and potential attack vectors that could impact confidentiality or integrity of financial transactions.”

Castles Technology is a globally recognized provider of innovative and secure payment solutions. Their next-generation terminals are designed to deliver faster, more flexible transactions across retail, hospitality, and financial sectors. The company selected PCA based on its proven expertise in embedded device security testing, hardware exploitation, and compliance-driven assessments.

This project further strengthens PCA’s reputation beyond its automotive roots, highlighting its capabilities in evaluating payment technologies and connected embedded systems. The collaboration also demonstrates the company’s growing footprint in adjacent industries where security, reliability, and regulatory compliance are critical.

As PCA Cyber Security expands in the coming months, it will continue to offer specialized offensive security services to clients in the financial services, energy, manufacturing, and consumer IoT sectors - building on its deep technical foundation and successful partnerships such as this one.

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About PCA Cyber Security

PCA Cyber Security (formerly PCAutomotive) is an offensive cybersecurity solution and threat intelligence provider company helping organizations protect embedded products and infrastructure. With roots in the automotive sector, PCA leverages years of deep technical expertise to secure digital ecosystems in automotive, finance, energy, industrial automation, IoT, and more.
Founded in 2019 as PCAutomotive and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, the company employs 30 cybersecurity experts focused on embedded devices, IoT systems, and connected infrastructure. In 2024, PCA expanded with regional sales offices in Germany and Spain, further supporting its global client base.

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About Castles Technology

Castles Technology is a global leader in payment acceptance solutions, providing cutting-edge terminals, innovative solutions, and differentiated services to strengthen the payment ecosystem. Present in 150 countries and with a team of over 1,000 employees, Castles Technology partners with thousands of clients - including banks, merchants, FinTechs, acquirers, ISVs, and PSPs—to deploy millions of point-of-sale terminals worldwide, catering to businesses of all sizes.
As a pioneer in Android payment acceptance, Castles Technology delivers secure, reliable, and scalable solutions, having recently launched its third generation of Android terminals. With over 30 years of expertise, the company continues to drive the evolution of commerce by developing state-of-the-art payment solutions and first-class services, ensuring unmatched quality and performance for its partners. Committed to a more sustainable future, Castles Technology integrates eco-design into its products, optimizes operations, and develops responsible services to minimize its environmental footprint and create a positive impact on the planet.
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Contact:
Kamilla Tóth
Marketing Director, PCA Cyber Security
k.toth@pcacybersecurity.com about email k.toth@pcacybersecurity.com

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