Tekmark Global Solutions

Tekmark(R) Global Solutions LLC, has seen its TekSecure Labs(R) division, a provider of network IT managed security services and the Tek+Detect(SM) 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 Lab's Tek+Store(SM) 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 Council's 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.