Convenience Stores Get Fast, Full-Service PCI Compliance With Vendor Safe

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

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CONTACT: Vendor Safe Technologies
Bill Pickard
(713) 929-0200
info@vendorsafe.com