[November 09, 2009]

Information Security Program Gives Professionals Step-by-Step Guide to Comply with State & Federal Security Laws

HAMPTON, N.H. --(Business Wire)-- ProTracker Software, Inc., has introduced its Information Security Program (ISP), a step-by-step guide to help professionals stay informed and comply with recent federal and state regulatory changes. The implementation of a complete ISP requires a thorough review of an entire IT environment so companies will be in compliance with the law. Most importantly, the ISP Manual minimizes the risk of a security breach that could be costly and devastating to a business.

The ISP Manual was developed from the stringent Massachusetts regulations (201 CMR 17.00), which has the most strict regulations in New England that affect virtually every business in the region. This law requires that, if you have personal information on one or more Massachusetts citizens, you must implement the Massachusetts law - even if you are in New Hampshire, Maine or anywhere else in the country.

"As a result of an onslaught of security breaches, many states are rapidly enacting information security program laws that significantly impact the way client personal information should be handled," said Warren J. Mackensen, President of ProTracker Software. It is critical that professionals who work with client personal information follow the steps outlined in our ISP Manual to ensure they're in compliance to protect themselves and their clients." The ISP Manual was designed for CPAs, lawyers, IT consultants, and record destruction vendors who all handle sensitive client personal information. Professionals are unintentionally negligent when it comes to information security and mistakenly feel secure storing client personal information and emailing password-protected files. Hackers can more easily gain access to confidential information and security breaches are more common, causing major issues, unwanted costs, and loss of client loyalty.

The ISP Manual advocates proactive steps companies should take to become compliant, facilitates the implementation of federal and state privacy rules and regulations, and outlines how to: Identify administrative, technical and physical risks associated with personal information security.

Assess the security of servers, networks, laptops, flash drives, portable hard drives, and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

Implement e-mail encryption procedures to assure the security of personal information.

Train employees in information security procedures.

Respond to a data loss incident.

Conduct the required annual program review.

Terminate employee access to personal information.

"The days of password-protecting a PDF file containing personal information and sending it as an email attachment are over," said David Hodgdon, President of Portsmouth Computer Group. "The ISP Manual from ProTracker Software covers everything from soup to nuts, which is why we work so closely with Warren J. Mackensen to provide details about the new regulations and the increased security measures recommended for a solid Information Security Program." For more information or to purchase a copy of the ProTracker ISP Manual, please visit www.protracker.com or contact Barbara Hoffmann at 603-926-8085 or Barbara@protracker.com.

About ProTracker Software, Inc.

Based in Hampton, NH, ProTracker Software was founded in 1997 to deliver intuitive software solutions, as well as critical security and compliance information, to the financial services industry. Financial expert Warren J. Mackensen, President of ProTracker Software, has developed a variety of innovative business solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the financial industry. Over the years, Warren has re-imagined his products to utilize the newest technologies, solve industry issues, and improve efficiencies. For more information please visit: www.protracker.com

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