Press Room: ACCEL RECEIVES CISP PCI COMPLIANCE RENEWAL...
2008-03-20

As of January 31st, 2008, Accel Networks has once again distinguished themselves as a PCI Compliant network provider. They have exceeded the stringent security objectives and criteria set by the VISA Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP).

For additional information on PCI Compliance visit:

VISA CISP Micro Site

CISP List of Compliant Service Providers


January 31, 2008

Re: Acceptance of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Report on Compliance for Accel Networks


Visa USA is pleased to accept Accel Networks PCI Report on Compliance, based on the assessment and opinion of Trustwave. Thank you for your participation in the Visa USA Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP), and for your diligence in operating within the compliance standards of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Although security can never be completely guaranteed, your efforts to adhere to PCI data security requirements should reduce the ability of hackers to gain access to proprietary data. This letter and your company’s inclusion on Visa’s List of Compliant Service Providers evidence Visa’s acceptance of the Accel Networks CISP Report on Compliance. The List of Compliant Service Providers, located at (www.visa.com/cisp), acknowledges those service providers that have shown their commitment to security by meeting the rigorous requirements of Visa CISP.

Please note that Visa CISP requires annual revalidation. If Visa has not received Accel Networks Report on Compliance by your revalidation due date of 1/31/2008, Visa will remove your company from the List of Compliant Service Providers.

We see tremendous value in Accel Networks participation in this crucial security program. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to safeguarding the payment industry.

Sincerely,

Director, Payment System Risk & Compliance