At SPVA, our goals include sharing best practices and improving security throughout the point of sale industry. Over the past couple of years, we’ve issued two white papers recommending stricter guidelines and solutions to better protect cardholder information and defend against security breaches. We also created a Lab Network that would allow participating labs to work with our members and Technical Working Groups on security evaluations and implementation guidelines, ultimately providing members with the resources they need to meet SPVA requirements. 

Along those lines, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Witham Laboratories. The Australian-based consultant will serve as the first Lab Network member and will focus on testing our end-to-end encryption requirements.

As security threats grow worldwide and compliance standards evolve, it’s good to have partners like Witham helping us define and develop best practices for the industry.

Interested in joining the Lab Network? There are several benefits to participating, such as:

·          Recognition throughout the industry as a qualified and effective lab, operating on the forefront of security

·          Access to SPVA’s Technical Working Groups and committee members representing leading payment companies

·          Ability to share best practices and navigate through challenges with PCI’s top players

·          Promotion through SPVA’s website, newsletter, press releases and social media channels

·          Permission to download and use the SPVA Lab Network logo

To learn more about the SPVA and how to participate in and benefit from the Lab Network, visit www.spva.org or contact me directly.