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Basking Ridge, New Jersey - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - October 16, 2007 - Web host and Internet solutions firm, Verizon Business, is hosting a four-part series of security webinars for businesses and government agencies.

The sessions are geared toward helping merchants and payment service providers protect consumer credit card data through increased alignment with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). The standard is designed to protect credit card data through the broad adoption of consistent data security measures around the globe.

Payment Card Industry: Better Security Through the Data Security Standard was hosted by Denise Barnett, principal consultant, professional services, and Barbara Mitchell, manager, product management and development, both of Verizon Business, will explain the basic tenets of the PCI Data Security Standard and what it means for merchants and payment service providers.

The speakers examined how members of the payment card industry can demonstrate alignment with the PCI Data Security Standard, reduce the likelihood of cardholder data compromise and diminish the risk of incurring financial penalties for non-compliance with the standard. Additionally, they will highlight common misconceptions associated with the standard. An interactive question-and-answer session followed the presentation.

Through a mix of professional services and products, Verizon Business helps merchants, payment service providers and acquiring banks simplify the process for managing and reporting on compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. In the event that an organization is breached, Verizon Business forensics and investigative response can deliver round-the-clock support 365 days a year to identify, contain and manage a security breach, as well as provide evidence preservation and legislative support.

Earlier this year, Verizon implemented a new communications network, for German automotive manufacturer, BMW AG. Verizon Private IP, expects to provides high-performance infrastructure, for increased efficiency and productivity, to the communications network in Europe. BMW AG will implement Verizon Private IP to provide a consolidated communications infrastructure linking 19 subsidiaries of the company in Eastern and South Eastern Europe with its headquarters in Munich. The three-year implementation is designed to consolidate business-critical applications such as accounting systems while providing additional scalability for future growth in the region.

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a provider of hosting, advanced communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large business and government customers worldwide. Combining global network reach with advanced technology and professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers a range of IT and Hosting solutions to fully outsource data centers, storage, application management and IT help desks.

For more information, please visit: www.verizonbusiness.com.

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