TekSecure Labs is Approved As a MasterCard Site Data Protection Scanning Vendor
Posted on: Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 12:00 CST
TekSecure Labs, a division of Tekmark Global Solutions LLC, and a leader in managed security solutions and security testing, announced today that they have successfully completed the MasterCard Site Data Protection (SDP) scanning vendor testing process. As an SDP approved scanning vendor, TekSecure Labs is allowed to help online merchants evaluate the security of their Web sites that store MasterCard account data, and achieve compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard scanning requirement.
TekSecure Labs has achieved approved status by proving their ability to detect, identify and report vulnerabilities common to flawed web site architectures and configurations. These vulnerabilities, if not patched in actual merchant Web sites, could potentially lead to an unauthorized intrusion. By proactively identifying and providing the opportunity to remedy such vulnerabilities, SDP-approved scanning solutions offer a means for reducing risk of intrusion and data compromise.
The SDP Scanning Vendor Approval Process is an expansion of MasterCard's Site Data Protection Program(TM), a comprehensive, proactive and cost-effective program designed to help protect the online and physical infrastructures of its customer financial institutions, merchants and other payment processors holding MasterCard account information.
"The MasterCard SDP program, allows us to offer on-line merchants the tools and expertise they need to ensure account data security and PCI compliance." said Mike Yager, director of programs and sales, TekSecure Labs. "This approval recognizes the effectiveness of our security solutions."
"The Site Data Protection Vendor Approval Process reflects our ongoing commitment to helping our customers and online merchants evaluate and improve the security of their online and physical sites in a timely and affordable manner. The end result we are striving for - improved overall channel security - is a win-win for all parties involved," said Stephen Orfei, senior vice president and head of the MasterCard e-Commerce Center of Excellence.
The Scanning Vendor Approval Program requires a two-step process. The first step is to complete an online application form, which can be found at the SDP Web site. The application provides MasterCard with an overview of the applying organization, along with a detailed assertion by the security vendor that their solution is compliant with or exceeds the requirements set forth in the PCI Data Security Standard. After applying for compliance testing, the second step is for vendors to undergo a rigorous evaluation cycle that spans across a wide range of Web servers, firewalls, and operating systems - an environment controlled and managed by MasterCard.
About MasterCard SDP
The MasterCard Site Data Protection Program is a proactive, cost-effective, global solution offered by MasterCard through its acquiring members. The program provides acquiring customers with the ability to deploy security compliance programs, assisting online merchants and Member Service Providers to better protect against hacker intrusions and account data compromises. The program takes a proactive approach to security by identifying common possible vulnerabilities in a merchant web site and makes recommendations for short-and long-term security improvements. The solution addresses the security issues that online merchants and their acquiring banks face in the virtual world, and concerns arising from these issues, such as Internet fraud, chargebacks, brand image damage, consumer information safety and privacy and the cost of replacing stolen account numbers.
About TekSecure Labs
TekSecure Labs (www.teksecurelabs.com) 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. TekSecure Labs is the network security division of Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC, one of the largest privately held providers of information technology, telephony, business solutions and consulting services to companies worldwide. Tekmark provides best of breed communication solutions to top tier clients in financial services, telecommunications, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics industries. Learn more about Tekmark at (www.tekmarkinc.com).
Source: Business Wire
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