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New Net Technologies (NNT) Ltd to Partner with PCI Security Standards Council to Improve Payment Data Security Worldwide(PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Naples FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 NNT Ltd, a leading provider of PCI DSS and general security and compliance solutions, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new Participating Organization. NNT will work with the Council to achieve and improve payment data security worldwide through the ongoing development of the PCI Security Standards, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ( PCI DSS). Endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., the PCI Security Standards require merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit customer payment card data to adhere to information security controls and processes that ensure data protection. To enhance payment data security globally while embracing new technologies as they are developed, the Council relies on involvement of those across the payments processing chain, from merchants and service providers to payment device manufacturers and software developers, financial institutions and processors. As a Participating Organization, NNT adds its voice to the standards setting process and will receive previews of drafts of standards and supporting materials in order to provide feedback to shape their final versions, as well as engage a growing community of more than 600 organizations united to improve payment security. NNT will also have the opportunity to recommend new initiatives for consideration to the PCI Security Standards Council, participate in exclusive webinars and question and answer sessions with Council representatives, and review and discuss new versions of the PCI Security Standards while sharing cross-sector experiences and best practices at the annual Community Meetings. “In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, adhering to the PCI DSS represents an entity’s best protection against network security threats and data breaches,” said Bob Russo, General Manager of the PCI Security Standards Council. “By joining as a Participating Organization, NNT demonstrates they are playing an active part in mitigating the threats and improving the security of the payment chain globally by driving the security standards to higher levels of adoption and strength.” Russell Willcox, Chairman at NNT commented “We are absolutely delighted to be involved with the PCI Security Standards Council. The more weight we can add to the ongoing drive to secure and protect organizations involved in the handling of credit card data the better. We hope others will come onboard and continue to develop the important body of work already underway at the council.” About the PCI Security Standards Council - The PCI Security Standards Council is an open, global forum that is responsible for the development, management, education and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other standards that increase payment data security. Founded in 2006 by the major payment card brands American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., the Council has more than 600 Participating Organizations representing merchants, banks, processors and vendors worldwide. To learn more about playing a part in securing payment card data globally, please visit: pcisecuritystandards.org. Connect with the PCI Council on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/pci-security-standards-council Join the conversation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PCISSC About NNT - NNT is a leading provider of PCI DSS and general Security and Compliance solutions. As both a Software Manufacturer and Security Services Provider, we are firmly focused on helping organizations protect their sensitive data against security threats and network breaches in the most efficient and cost effective manner. NNT solutions are straightforward to use and offer exceptional value for money, making it easy and affordable for organizations of any size to achieve and retain compliance at all times. Each product has the guidelines of the PCI DSS at its core, which can then be tailored to suit any internal best practice or external compliance initiative. Read NNT’s blog: http://securityandcomplianceblog.blogspot.com/ Join the conversation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Change_Tracker ### Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8795622.htm (c) 2011 PRWEB.COM Newswire |