ForeScout Technologies Joins PCI Security Standards Council as Newest Participating OrganizationForeScout to Participate in Key Standards Setting Body Protecting Payment Cardholder Data |
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Cupertino, Calif. — February 19, 2008 —ForeScout Technologies, a leading provider of clientless network access control (NAC) for Fortune 500 enterprises and government organizations, today announced that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. As a Participating Organization, ForeScout will work with the Council to evolve the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) and other payment card data protection standards.
The PCI DSS, endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., requires merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit customer payment card data to adhere to information security controls and processes that ensure data integrity. More information on the council and the standard can be found at www.pcisecuritystandards.org. As a Participating Organization, ForeScout will have access to the latest payment card security standards from the Council, provide feedback on the standards, and become part of a growing community that now includes more than 400 organizations. In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, adhering to the PCI DSS represents an entity’s best protection against data criminals. By joining as a Participating Organization, ForeScout is adding its voice to the process. “The PCI Security Standards Council is committed to helping everyone involved in the payment chain protect consumer payment data,” said Bob Russo, General Manager of the PCI Security Standards Council. “By participating in the standards setting process, ForeScout demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end goal.” “ForeScout has consistently worked with organizations like this one to further standards like these and to improve overall security practices in general,” said Ray Wizbowski, vice president of marketing for ForeScout. “Our customers provide us with a wealth of knowledge and understanding and we look forward to bringing that information to the PCI Security Standards Council.” |
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About PCI Security Standards Council The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by fostering broad adoption of PCI security standards. For more information, please visit www.pcisecuritystandards.org. About ForeScout Technologies, Inc. ForeScout's clientless network access control (NAC) solutions enable customers to implement and enforce network access policies of both managed and unmanaged devices in both a pre and post connect mode to gain complete control over network security without disrupting end-user productivity. ForeScout's flagship product, CounterACT, combines network access control and signature-less intrusion prevention in a single network appliance that interrogates and enforces controlled access of every device while seamlessly integrating with any existing IT infrastructure. ForeScout's NAC is completely transparent and enables enterprises to tailor enforcement to match the exact level of each policy violation, eliminating disruptions during device interrogation. Today, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies have deployed ForeScout appliances globally controlling access to their networks and resources, defending against hackers and self-propagating malware, and ensuring business continuity. ForeScout's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California. |
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