WebHostingPeriod Announces Strategic Partnership With ControlScan

PCI Compliance Offerings Available Through ControlScan Provide WebHostingPeriod Merchants With Easy-to-Use E-commerce Compliance and Security Solutions


PHOENIX, AZ and ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - May 29, 2008) - WebHostingPeriod, a leader in Web hosting services, announced today its partnership with ControlScan, an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry, to help its e-commerce merchants meet mandatory requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Council. This partnership will provide WebHostingPeriod merchants with ControlScan's comprehensive PCI compliance solution, which is designed to deliver expert assistance in achieving and maintaining compliance.

"WebHostingPeriod's valued customers deserve a security partner that will provide them with reliable PCI Compliance scanning," said Rob Broyles, business manager, WebHostingPeriod. "ControlScan fit the bill in every way. Their diverse product offering and the personal touch they provide has made this a positive experience for us. Most importantly, we are able to offer cost-effective solutions to our merchants while providing them with a best-of-breed solution."

WebHostingPeriod merchants will have access to ControlScan's leading PCI scanning solution, which includes on-demand security scanning and the PCI Self Assessment Questionnaire. These merchants can also take advantage of ControlScan's array of security certification seals. Websites displaying ControlScan's security certification seals realize a significant increase in online sales and a decrease in shopping cart abandonment.

"We are very excited about our partnership with WebHostingPeriod," said Joan Herbig, chief executive officer, ControlScan. "Through our new partnership, WebHostingPeriod can complement its hosting services by offering ControlScan's PCI compliance solutions to help their merchants comply with the standards and help protect their merchants' customers from fraudulent activity."

For more information about the partnership visit www.controlscan.com/webhostingperiod or call 800-879-6021.

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About ControlScan

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, ControlScan provides security and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance solutions designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. The company's Verified Secure solutions makes it easy and cost-effective for these businesses to protect their infrastructure and help keep their Websites safe so shoppers can purchase with confidence. Verified Secure is the security solution of choice for smaller e-businesses because it offers security solutions that fit their specific needs, a personal level of service and the best value. For more information about ControlScan and its Verified Secure services visit www.controlscan.com or call 1-800-825-3301.

Contact Information: Contacts: ControlScan, Inc. Heather Varian Foster 678-279-2644 WebHostingPeriod.com Robert Broyles 888-601-6088