Wincor Nixdorf launches enhanced PC/E terminal security software suite
April 27, 2010
Wincor Nixdorf AG last week announced the launch of an enhanced PC/E Terminal Security multivendor ATM security software suite.
According to a news release from Wincor Nixdorf, the enhanced suite, comprising PC/E Terminal Security Intrusion Protection and PC/E Terminal Security Access Protection solutions, offers a high level of security for the ATM environment and supports financial institutions in achieving compliancy with international security standards and regulations, including PCI and state data protection laws in force in 46 U.S. states.
"Wincor Nixdorf has a long history of global leadership in ATM security, and we continue to bring new, innovative solutions to our clients," said Patrick Wright, president and CEO of Wincor Nixdorf Inc., the company's U.S. operation. "Our enhanced PC/E Terminal Security suite proactively protects against intrusions before they even happen, ensuring that banks can protect their brand and protect their customers' data with complete peace of mind."
FIs are facing increasingly higher costs caused by loss of productivity because of security-related attacks on ATMs. This, coupled with the recent mandate to be compliant with PCI standards, translates into increased pressure on FIs to improve the security of their ATM networks.
The PC/E Terminal Security suite is designed to protect against known and unknown threats, delivering so-called Day-Zero protection, preventing attacks originating locally from over the network or from a recoverable medium such as a USB-based device. With a predefined security policy, the solution forbids all unauthorized actions and access, and thus prevents any unauthorized introduction, alterations or execution of software components at ATMs.
Additional benefits include:
- Streamlined security administration
- Predefined security policies for a multivendor environment
- Real-time monitoring and logging of attacks
- Protection against known and unknown attacks
- Customization of individual security policy parameters
- Optional adaptation to existing administration system
- No adverse effect on serviceability
- Support in achieving PCI, DSS and ISO compliancy
