Fortrex Technologies Engages with Assist Cornerstone to Redefine Security Practices

FREDERICK, Md., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortrex Technologies Inc., a leading provider of PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) assessment services, today announced that it has engaged with Assist Cornerstone, the leading provider of cross-channel, real-time enterprise software solutions, to implement the Payment Application Data Security Standard.  Fortrex's services ensure that Assist Cornerstone is meeting the strict security standards instituted by the PCI Security Standards Council.

"We've been working Fortrex for several years and when we were in need of implementing PA-DSS Fortrex was ready to help us.  They have a knowledgeable team and I trust their advice.  They helped us redefine our security practices to ensure compliance when we interact with our customers and their systems.  In addition, we also consulted with them on our professional documentation," said Steve Rasmussen, President, Assist Cornerstone.  "We like working with Fortrex because they are experts with the PCI process, they are also a very professional organization and they offer cost effective services."

"We have assisted many companies with conforming to the strict security standards instituted by the PCI Security Standards Council.  Obtaining PCI compliance can bring major benefits including customer confidence; while the failure to comply can have numerous and serious and long-term negative consequences," said Chris Konrad, Senior Vice President, Client Services, Fortrex.  "We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Assist Cornerstone, they are a first-class organization and they are a pleasure to work with."

Fortrex offers the three robust mainline PCI DSS assessment/audit services including PCI Gap Analysis, SAQ Assistance, PCI Assessments, PA-DSS Assessments and ASV Approved Scanning Vendor.

For additional information about Fortrex and Fortrex PCI, visit www.fortrex.com or www.fortrex.com/pci-dss.html.

About Fortrex Technologies, Inc. (www.fortrex.com)

Since 1997, Fortrex Technologies has served as a trusted security and risk management advisor to its clients throughout the world.  Fortrex focuses exclusively on IT security, operational risk and regulatory compliance and helps organizations throughout the world identify, assess, remediate and manage their operational risks through consulting, audit, vendor management and human capital assistance.  By providing expert technical assessments, Fortrex ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems through world-class, enterprise-wide information security services and solutions.  Powered by a team of security and risk management experts and the industry's leading technology, Fortrex's in-depth risk assessments and solutions ensure that its client's information assets remain safe and secure.

About Assist Cornerstone

Assist provides software applications along with a full set of service capabilities ranging from technology and business consulting to implementation of solutions focused on managing business operations. Assist offers software solutions that serve clients in retail, manufacturing and logistics, utility and municipality markets as well as enterprise and government customers. Assist is headquartered in Sandy, UT. For more information on Assist, please visit www.assistcornerstone.com.

SOURCE Fortrex Technologies Inc.