VENZA today announced that it has been confirmed as an accredited Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), deemed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to meet all requirements needed to perform PCI DSS Assessments under the newest version 4.0 standard.
Since 2004, the PCI SSC has administered PCI DSS, an information security standard that handles branded credit cards from the major card schemes and applies to all merchants that store, process, or transmit cardholder data.
To validate an entity’s adherence to PCI DSS, the PCI SSC relies on independent QSA companies that have been qualified by the council to attest to Self-Assessment Questionnaires and conduct on-site PCI DSS assessments.
In 2022, the PCI SSC released the most recent iteration of the standard, version 4.0. Replacing the previous version 3.2.1, v4 will become fully operative in March 2025.
By earning its status as a v4 QSA, VENZA has again demonstrated its commitment to data protection excellence. Fewer than 180 PCI DSS v4 QSAs currently exist worldwide.
“Receiving confirmed status as a v4 assessor will be invaluable to VENZA’s efforts to assist our clients in transitioning to the updated standard in the coming years,” said David Christiansen, Chief Technology Officer at VENZA. “Our goal is to combine world-class data protection expertise with knowledge of real-world hospitality-specific implementation. I am proud of our team’s efforts to ensure that we remain on the cutting edge of information security and compliance issues.”
In addition, VENZA will be updating its VENZA Learning™ Content Library and VENZA PEAK™ Learning Management System with information relevant to the revised standard. VENZA will also provide a stand-alone “Introduction to PCI 4.0” course that covers its rollout timeline, major content changes, and tools that VENZA and its subsidiary, CyberTek MSSP, can provide for the transition.
Sage Hospitality Group has solidified its already-robust commitment to data protection and compliance by selecting VENZA to provide new, expert-driven assistance in meeting PCI DSS cardholder information security standards.
VENZA is excited to announce significant updates to its Product Road Map for Vision ’23. During Q3, VENZA added dozens of product enhancements that deliver on our promise of better defense through better visibility. As part of our yearlong strategic plan, this quarter marks a major advance in VENZA’s industry-leading hospitality-centric data protection and compliance suite.
VENZA, the leader in hospitality-focused data protection and regulatory compliance products, today announced The Umstead Hotel and Spa has selected them to provide new best-in-class products for their properties.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Picks VENZA and CyberTek MSSP for Data Protection, PCI DSS Compliance, and Managed Security Services. The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has amplified their already-leading commitment to data protection and cybersecurity by selecting VENZA and CyberTek MSSP to provide new, best-in-class tools for their property.
Two of VENZA’s leaders will attend and speak at the upcoming 2022 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional (HFTP) Annual Convention, held from September 14-16 in Austin, TX.
David Christiansen, Chief Information Officer, and Juli Barter, Vice President of Sales, are scheduled to present on “Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment,” and “Critical Actions to Mitigate Against Vulnerabilities and Cyber Liabilities.” In addition, Juli will be a panelist on the “Club Open Forum” session.
VENZA’s core PEAK® Basic Learning Path, an introduction to the fundamental principles of information security, has received a significant upgrade with the addition of eight new language translations. Now offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai, in addition to its original English version, PEAK provides coverage to a much more expansive user base than ever before. All components of the Basic Learning Path are now available in each translated language, providing an immersive and accurate training tool for employees who are not fluent in the English language.
Presented by VENZA and CyberTek MSSP with additional support from our “Blue Whale” sponsor Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HTFP®), the July 27, 2022 event drew over 1,800 attendees, a record number that significantly exceeded the expectations of organizers.
VENZA has announced that Macarena Carballo has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations and Customer Success. In this new capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing VENZA’s operational functions related to data protection and security and IT services, while also managing efficiency and ensuring customer success across the organization. Ms. Carballo, a key part of VENZA’s success, will continue to drive the focus on building, growing, and nurturing relationships with all clients, continuously improving the customer experience across the full journey.
Vision ‘23 is about enhancing product offerings to make them more accessible and user-friendly. This year-long effort includes content and platform translations to multiple languages, responsive to mobile devices, and enhancing platform features such as user/group management.