AvaLAN, the Industry Leader in Outdoor Wireless EMV Networking for Fuel Retailers, is Proud to Announce Full PCI DSS Certification

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 21, 2019 (Newswire.com) - AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Inc. has been officially certified under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: PCI DSS. AvaLAN is a leader in the secure wireless technology space, specializing in large retail, convenience store, and fuel sales locations. As an organization, AvaLAN is fully committed to protecting the cardholder data of its partners in alignment with PCI DSS. AvaLAN conducts regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests in accordance with the PCI DSS requirements, in addition to full annual reviews by a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). 

The PCI DSS standard governs and guarantees security between vendors and the major credit card brands and financial clearinghouses, including MasterCard Worldwide, Visa Inc., Discover Financial Services, American Express and JCB International. Adherence to PCI DSS is vital during a time when consumer records are being increasingly targeted by cyber-criminals for theft. There are 12 key security metrics covered under PCI DSS. These include securely handling cardholder data, security policies, network architecture, software development, and control measures.

AvaLAN partnered with ControlScan, a PCI-certified security assessor and auditor, to ensure their technologies and procedures were compliant with PCI DSS standards. The audit process included a thorough vulnerability assessment, development and analysis of security processes, on-site visits and security training for AvaLAN employees. AvaLAN is now registered on the Visa Global Registry of Service Providers. 

AvaLAN Networks is emerging as the market leader for networking products that solve difficult networking challenges with unparalleled solutions that combine Multilayer Security, Wireless Ethernet, Network Segmentation for PCI and Centralized Active VLAN synchronization with cloud management and Digital Current Loop communications. This certification sets AvaLAN apart as the single go-to company for securing and managing single sites or mega-site enterprise networks. 

About AvaLAN 

AvaLAN Wireless was founded in 2004 as an industrial, wireless Ethernet company focused on securely connecting difficult-to-reach edge-network devices. AvaLAN Networks has emerged as the market leader for networking solutions that combine Secure Wireless Ethernet, Network Segmentation for PCI and Centralized Active VLAN synchronization with cloud management and Digital Current Loop communications. AvaLAN is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with remote offices in Arizona, Colorado and Canada.

Source: AvaLAN Wireless