06.18.2009 – Virtual – CompTIA is the leading trade association for the world’s information technology (IT) industry. The SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards recognize innovative software products and new business models in eight different categories.
Bit9 returns as a finalist with the success of its Parity for Point of Sale application. For retailers in need of proactive security on POS endpoints, Bit9 provides an application whitelisting solution that blocks unwanted software from endpoints at the point of contact by comparing new software with an internally established “whitelist” of known and approved software. Users gain visibility and control over all POS endpoints, reducing the complexity of IT tasks with centrally managed, easy to use IT security tools built specifically for achieving PCI DSS compliance. Retailers using Bit9 on their retail systems include: Marks & Spencer, 7-Eleven, Ritz Camera, Bertucci’s Restaurants, and many others.
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About CompTIA:
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world’s $3 trillion information technology industry. CompTIA membership extends into more than 100 countries and includes companies at the forefront of innovation; the channel partners and solution providers they rely on to bring their products to market; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their technology investments. For more information, please visit http://www.comptia.org.
About Bit9:
Bit9 is the pioneer and leader in enterprise application whitelisting. The company’s patented solutions ensure only trusted and authorized applications are allowed to run, eliminating the risk caused by malicious, illegal and unauthorized software. Unlike traditional, reactive controls that try to scan and prevent the never-ending list of unauthorized software, Bit9 leverages the Bit9 Global Software Registry™ — the world’s largest database of software intelligence – to ensure only authorized applications can run, delivering the highest levels of desktop security, compliance, and manageability. Bit9 customers include companies in a wide variety of industries, such as retail, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, telecommunications, as well as government agencies. Founded in 2002, Bit9 is privately held and based in Waltham, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://www.bit9.com or call 617.393.7400.