GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NACStech Conference -- Vendor Safe Technologies, a participating organization of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, introduces its proven, comprehensive PCI compliance solution to convenience stores and fuel retailers. The payment card industry's approaching 2010 deadline for security compliance, combined with customers' increased use of credit and debit cards at cash registers and pay at the pump, makes it imperative for convenience stores to secure their networks and protect cardholders. Vendor Safe goes beyond the requirements of PCI Security Standards, while providing convenience stores the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for PCI compliance.
"High transaction volumes and multiple access points make C-stores particularly vulnerable to credit card fraud, yet few C-store organizations have secured their networks to the level defined by the PCI Security Standards Council," said Bill Pickard, COO of Vendor Safe Technologies. "Many store operators are concerned about the impending July 2010 compliance deadline, but the greater concern should be a credit card breach that could potentially put them out of business with card replacement fees, mandatory on-site security audits and non-compliance penalties.
"With Vendor Safe, any C-store organization can achieve PCI compliance in 30 days for a surprisingly affordable, fixed monthly fee. Our out-of-the-box, IT-friendly solution offers rapid installation, no IP changes to the LAN or WAN, no new IP addressing scheme and does away with the need for an onsite technician."
Convenience store operators can easily achieve and maintain PCI compliance and quickly answer the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) Self-Assessment Questionnaire utilizing Vendor Safe's proven PCI Managed Security Suite(tm) and new PCI Compliance Reporting Suite(tm). Features include:
* IP DataBlocker(tm) stops automated malware processes or individuals with access to the network from sending data to prohibited Internet locations from within the customer environment. This feature could have prevented many publicized breaches including Dave & Buster's and Heartland. * HotSpot Plus(tm), a robust wireless solution with four segregated wireless networks. * Rogue Device Manager(tm) detects and reacts in the event than an unauthorized computer system is physically added to a customer network. * Global Security Mesh(tm)/ VPN, a managed gateway solution providing best-in-class security with 24 X 7 X 365 monitoring, error logs and alerts. * Forced Configuration Manager(tm), automated access controller that validates the configuration of a remote system before allowing remote access. * Automatic Broadband Failover detects when the primary Internet connection fails and responds by initiating a redundant Internet connection. The redundant interface can be a second high speed Internet feed (cable modem) provided by the operator, or a dial-up modem connection provided as part of Global Security Mesh/VPN. * Vulnerability Scans proactively identify weaknesses with all- inclusive assessment and are Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) program compliant. Internal and external scanning are available. * SAQuick(tm) Questionnaire lets merchants easily complete the Self- Assessment Questionnaire and Attestation of Compliance required by the PCI DSS with an automated, online questionnaire.
About Vendor Safe Technologies
Founded in 1989 as Paracom IT, an organization offering managed network and security services, Vendor Safe Technologies shifted its business model in 2008 to focus on the burgeoning need for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. Vendor Safe has emerged as a leader in security technologies by helping organizations manage their IT environment while delivering unsurpassed levels of data reliability and security. With proven global solutions, Vendor Safe facilitates PCI compliance, enabling merchants to concentrate on their business. To learn more, visit the Vendor Safe website at www.vendorsafe.com