Tekmark's TekSecure Labs Recertified as a PCI Security Standards Council Approved Scanning Vendor
-- TekSecure Labs continues to prove their ability to detect, identify and report vulnerabilities --
Edison, NJ May 28, 2008 -- Tekmark® Global Solutions LLC, one of the nations largest privately held providers of information technology, communications and consulting services to companies worldwide, today announced that its TekSecure Labs division, a leading provider of network IT managed security services, and the Tek+DetectSM offering has successfully completed the rigorous annual PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Approved Scanning Vendors (ASV) testing process and has been recertified by the Council.
This certification complements TekSecure Labs Tek+StoreSM offering that monitors and manages security devices. To maintain an unbiased and independent evaluation, the ASV security assessments are performed by the professional services team of TekSecure Labs whereas the management and monitoring of security devices is performed by the operations team. This certification, along with capabilities in circuit procurement, circuit provisioning, wiring and bill consolidation services, positions TekSecure Labs as a single solution provider, thereby meeting a wide range of its clients needs.
The PCI Data Security Standard (DSS), endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., requires merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit cardholder data, to adopt information security controls and processes to ensure cardholder data protection. A key component of the PCI DSS is the requirement for organizations to have quarterly, external vulnerability scans performed by an ASV qualified by the PCI SSC. TekSecure Labs is such a qualified ASV and performs external vulnerability scans on a regular basis for numerous merchants and service providers.
Jeremiah Sahlberg, Director of Security Services for TekSecure Labs stated, We are pleased to continue offering PCI ASV scanning services to our clients, helping them to maintain a secure network and meet the evolving PCI compliance requirements.
TekSecure Labs has again achieved approved status by subjecting its Tek+Detect methodology to rigorous testing on the Councils infrastructure, which simulates the network of a typical customer. In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, the PCI DSS annual ASV qualification reassures merchants and service providers that they are being assessed accurately and fairly against the most current payment industry requirements. Additionally, the vendors approved by the PCI Security Standards Council are the only entities qualified to perform PCI DSS external vulnerability scans.
The PCI Security Standards Council has developed clear guidelines to ensure that scanning vendors are up to date and providing the latest in cardholder data security protection, said Bob Russo, General Manager, PCI Security Standards Council. By participating in the annual ASV certification process and maintaining their certification, TekSecure Labs demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end goal.
"Our PCI recertification demonstrates continued commitment to provide our customers with a comprehensive and compliant Tek+Detect and Tek+Store retail/Point-of-Sale solutions that address the ever evolving security threats in today's complex IT environment," added Mike Yager, Managing Director, TekSecure Labs.
About PCI Security Standards Council
The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by fostering broad awareness and education of PCI security standards. For more information, please visit www.pcisecuritystandards.org
About Tekmark Global Solutions
Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC (www.tekmarkinc.com) provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmarks client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics industries. The companys expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held information technology companies in the United States, Tekmark provides its clients with technology personnel, IT and telecom solutions, and managed services.
About TekSecure Labs
TekSecure Labs (www.teksecurelabs.com), the network security division of Tekmark Global Solutions, is a market leader in providing managed security solutions for businesses of all sizes and types. TekSecure Labs provides comprehensive network security, integrated managed services, and a portfolio of technology risk management solutions through a suite of products and services designed to ensure the highest level of network security for mission critical applications.
This certification complements TekSecure Labs Tek+StoreSM offering that monitors and manages security devices. To maintain an unbiased and independent evaluation, the ASV security assessments are performed by the professional services team of TekSecure Labs whereas the management and monitoring of security devices is performed by the operations team. This certification, along with capabilities in circuit procurement, circuit provisioning, wiring and bill consolidation services, positions TekSecure Labs as a single solution provider, thereby meeting a wide range of its clients needs.
The PCI Data Security Standard (DSS), endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., requires merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit cardholder data, to adopt information security controls and processes to ensure cardholder data protection. A key component of the PCI DSS is the requirement for organizations to have quarterly, external vulnerability scans performed by an ASV qualified by the PCI SSC. TekSecure Labs is such a qualified ASV and performs external vulnerability scans on a regular basis for numerous merchants and service providers.
Jeremiah Sahlberg, Director of Security Services for TekSecure Labs stated, We are pleased to continue offering PCI ASV scanning services to our clients, helping them to maintain a secure network and meet the evolving PCI compliance requirements.
TekSecure Labs has again achieved approved status by subjecting its Tek+Detect methodology to rigorous testing on the Councils infrastructure, which simulates the network of a typical customer. In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, the PCI DSS annual ASV qualification reassures merchants and service providers that they are being assessed accurately and fairly against the most current payment industry requirements. Additionally, the vendors approved by the PCI Security Standards Council are the only entities qualified to perform PCI DSS external vulnerability scans.
The PCI Security Standards Council has developed clear guidelines to ensure that scanning vendors are up to date and providing the latest in cardholder data security protection, said Bob Russo, General Manager, PCI Security Standards Council. By participating in the annual ASV certification process and maintaining their certification, TekSecure Labs demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end goal.
"Our PCI recertification demonstrates continued commitment to provide our customers with a comprehensive and compliant Tek+Detect and Tek+Store retail/Point-of-Sale solutions that address the ever evolving security threats in today's complex IT environment," added Mike Yager, Managing Director, TekSecure Labs.
About PCI Security Standards Council
The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by fostering broad awareness and education of PCI security standards. For more information, please visit www.pcisecuritystandards.org
About Tekmark Global Solutions
Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC (www.tekmarkinc.com) provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmarks client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics industries. The companys expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held information technology companies in the United States, Tekmark provides its clients with technology personnel, IT and telecom solutions, and managed services.
About TekSecure Labs
TekSecure Labs (www.teksecurelabs.com), the network security division of Tekmark Global Solutions, is a market leader in providing managed security solutions for businesses of all sizes and types. TekSecure Labs provides comprehensive network security, integrated managed services, and a portfolio of technology risk management solutions through a suite of products and services designed to ensure the highest level of network security for mission critical applications.
