FTS Teams with DDS and Comply Guard Networks to offer PCI Compliance Support

Financial Transaction Services LLC (FTS), a full service provider of electronic transaction processing services for Merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) and Financial Institutions has teamed up with Data Delivery Services (DDS) and Comply Guard Networks to help its merchants meet the mandatory requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).

Founded in 2000, DDS provides online reporting services specific to the payments industry for CRM, Fraud/Risk Management, ISO/Agent reporting portals, and PCI Management to over 2,500 banks and 1,000 ISOs representing 800,000+ merchants throughout the world.

Comply Guard Networks has exceptional expertise in network security including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and web application security. Their intellectual property portfolio positions ComplyGuard Networks uniquely in statutory and policy compliance. Their team has over 30 years combined expertise in systems, networks, and security. Each member has been submitted to complete background checks including applicable Federal clearances and can be bonded to work on any project. Some of their clients include state and local governments, educational institutions, healthcare providers, insurance companies, banks, credit unions, ecommerce clients, merchants, retailers, hosting companies, payment gateways, processors, and Internet service providers.

FTS Merchants will have access to a web based merchant portal, http://ftservice.pciapply.com/, where they can take the necessary steps to validate their PCI Compliance. These steps include the self assessment questionnaire, security awareness training, PCI Compliance Testing, Web Site Security Seal, PCI Penetration Testing, and data vulnerability scanning. By providing this service, FTS is helping protect its merchants from a possible security breach or identity theft which can lead to fines in excess $100,000.

“FTS is committed to provide our merchants an opportunity to protect themselves from a credit card data breach and possibly prevent fees and fines from Visa, MasterCard and other card issuers. We know that by providing this service we will enable our merchants to stay ahead of the curve as the complexities of electronic theft increase” says President of FTS, Jeff Shanahan. “Its imperative to understand the nature of the threats that face your business, and to take the right steps in protecting yourself and your customer.”

For more information please visit our website at www.ftservice.com.