May 30, 2008
Etech, Inc joins PCI Security Standards Council as newest Participating Organization
—Etech to participate in key standards setting body protecting payment cardholder data—
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nacogdoches, Texas United States May 30, 2008 — Etech, Inc. a leading provider of inbound and outbound sales and service and well as chat and business process solutions announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. As a Participating Organization, Etech 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 International, 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, Etech will now have access to the latest payment card security standards from the Council, be able to provide feedback on the standards and become part of a growing community that now includes more than 450 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, Etech 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, Etech demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end goal.”
“Information security and the privacy of customer data are extremely important to Etech. We take the potential threat of breach very seriously and work diligently to ensure we maintain the highest standards,” said Ronnie Mize, Senior Director of Information Technology for Etech. “Joining the PCI DSS Council is part of our commitment to guaranteeing the protection and security of information internal and external to our systems.”
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 Etech
Etech, Inc. is a leading provider in Business Process Outsourcing services. Since 1997, Etech has provided services for many Fortune 500 companies in the telecommunications, yellow page publishing, national mortgage, and credit card industries.
Etech is a privately held, certified Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and a designated Corporate Plus member with 1600+ team members in facilities in the U.S. and India. Etech’s proven history of delivering high quality customer service and sales results make Etech the first choice in providing inbound and outbound sales and service, internet chat, web chat, email fulfillment, and business process outsourcing services. To learn more, visit www.etechinc.com.
Media contacts
Etech, Inc. PCI Security Standards Council
Cathy Walker Glenn R. Boyet
936-559-2240 781-876-6248
Cathy.Walker@etechinc.com gboyet@pcisecuritystandards.org