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Wandering WiFi Joins PCI Security Standards Council

ATLANTA - Nov. 24, 2008 - Wandering WiFi, a leader in providing secure public and private wireless technology solutions, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council. As a Participating Organization, Wandering WiFi will work with the Council to evolve the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) and other payment card data protection standards.

As a Participating Organization, Wandering WiFi will now have access to the latest payment card security standards from the Council, be able to provide feedback on the principles and become part of a growing community working to improve and protect security standards. In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, adhering to the PCI DSS represents an entity’s best protection against data criminals.

“With hundreds of retail, healthcare and transportation clients using our wireless network, security standards are a priority for us,” said John Marshall, CEO of Wandering WiFi. “By working with the PCI Security Standards Council, we are impacting a significant need in the industry. In this age, wireless technology is a necessity to operate effectively, but it shouldn't mean a compromise in security and compliance.”

Wandering WiFi's product portfolio includes HotSpot solutions and AirWatch, a wireless network and mobile device management software platform designed to manage wireless infrastructure and mobile devices, monitor configurations and users, and consistently audit wireless security across an enterprise.

“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, Wandering WiFi demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end-goal.”

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. The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by fostering education and awareness of PCI security standards. More information on the council and the standards can be found at www.pcisecuritystandards.org.