Today's organizations are being driven not only to validate their security postures, but communicate their information security practices that protect sensitive data to third parties and government regulators. But adopting ongoing programs that demonstrate this is easier said than done.

Determining what should be tested, how it should be measured, and devising a plan for remediation is no simple task. That's why many organizations turn to Accuvant to review and validate the protection mechanisms and strategies in place to secure their data assets aligns with best security practices.

Accuvant is the industry recognized leader in information security solutions and has assessed over 1000 corporate environments since our inception in 2002. We are diligent in our approach to helping the world's most prestigious organizations preserve their reputation by proactively addressing corporate information security. Our assessment team has earned the reputation of being the brightest and most elite group of ethical hackers in the industry.

The 'Accuvant Certified Environment' distinction affirms that environment(s) targeted have undergone a rigorous, recurring testing cycle protecting organizations' data assets from being accessible to unauthorized users. Customers can be assured that organizations that have adhered to the requirements of the Assurance Program have implemented a thorough security program, robust security controls, and hold the protection of their client's data as a priority in their environment.

To become an 'Accuvant Certified Environment' a series of security assessments are conducted that cover critical security domains that are aligned with ISO 17799 and cover several facets of the security organization including people, process, and technology. Tests are carried out by Accuvant's assessors using proven methodologies that identify vulnerabilities, validate findings and provide strategies for mitigation. Once additional measures have been implemented to address any identified risks, the environment(s) are then retested to ensure all potential perils were resolved. Once the environment has mitigated any undue risk and is in compliance with the standards set forth in the Accuvant program, the organization receives Accuvant certification for the environment targeted (whether enterprise, external or application) that is valid through the duration of the program (generally annual) provided the environment retains the same level of security in place, which is validated on a quarterly basis.

For more information on certifying your environment by Accuvant, please contact us at info@accuvant.com or call our sales department at 1-800-574-0896.