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Squirrel Systems achieves validation with Visa Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS)
SquirrelOne attains secure payment application status to protect consumers and reduce security threatFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
Vancouver, British Columbia - September 28, 2005 - Squirrel Systems today announced a significant enhancement to its SquirrelOne POS offering by achieving validation with the Visa Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) (previously called the Visa Cardholder Information Security Program or CISP).
Through the PCIDSS Payment Application Best Practice (PABP) Program, Squirrel Systems is demonstrating its commitment to maintaining a secure and reliable platform that assists merchants in protecting themselves against unscrupulous hackers intending to steal valuable information. Squirrel is pleased to be the first in the table and quick service category to receive a "Strong Encryption" designation further underscoring the strong foundation of the SquirrelOne product
"The Squirrel Research and Development team are very excited about the PABP validation and strong encryption rating by Visa and leading industry security assessor, AmbironTrustWave," said Joseph Cortese, Vice-President of Research and Development for Squirrel Systems. "The development team and the organization took the PCIDSS initiative very seriously with a focus on exceeding the PABP recommendations. We will continue to work closely with these world class organizations in reviewing and implementing security recommendations in order to assist our customers in protecting sensitive cardholder data."
With the advent of broadband connectivity and wireless access points in dining establishments, security is now top of mind for restaurateurs. As a result, Squirrel is working with Visa and AmbironTrustWave to review and implement security best practices in SquirrelOne, a top-of-the-line POS solution. In addition, Squirrel will be working with these trusted partners on ongoing basis to make recommendations for improvements in subsequent releases of the Squirrel product.
"As online commerce continues to dominate foodservice transactions, dining establishments now recognize the need for secure payment systems," says Barry Logan, President, Squirrel Systems. "As a result of the increasing need to minimize security threats while protecting customer information, we are proud to announce that SquirrelOne has now achieved validation with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. By attaining this status, Squirrel Systems continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing the most reliable and secure solution on the market."
Squirrel Systems is a full-service provider of technology solutions for the world foodservice industry. We have been making and selling in-store and enterprise management systems for restaurants, hotels and clubs since 1985. Squirrel is known for easy to use ergonomic designs. This focus has led to a string innovations and awards over two decades, beginning with our introduction of touch screen technology to the foodservice industry - which quickly became the industry standard. To learn more about Squirrel, visit www.squirrelsystems.com.
For more information please contact Sharon Lassman, High Road Communications at: Email: slassman@highroad.com Phone:(416) 368-8348 ext. 261
