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Cartus Attains Cybertrust Security Management Program Enterprise Certification for the Fourth Consecutive Year.


HERNDON, Va. -- Cybertrust([R]), the global information security specialist, today announced that Cartus has obtained Cybertrust Security Management Program (SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. ) Enterprise Certification for the fourth year in a row. Cartus, the premier provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions serving the corporate, government and affinity markets, is one of a select group of companies in the world to achieve the industry's most mature information security certification A certification issued by competent authority to indicate that a person has been investigated and is eligible for access to classified matter to the extent stated in the certification. . The SMP approach allows Cartus to more effectively gain visibility into and control over its security infrastructure. Additionally, this certification assures customers and partners that Cartus is reducing risk and enhancing overall security in a consistent, programmatic pro·gram·mat·ic  
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1. Of, relating to, or having a program.

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The SMP Enterprise Certification arms Cartus with a certification and risk reduction program that addresses the company's entire information security program, including network and system analysis, as well as physical and policy inspection. Specifically, the certification shows that Cartus has documented and implemented information security policies and standards; put into practice effective security controls; mitigated high-severity vulnerabilities; implemented email filtering; and updated anti-virus programs.

"The biggest driver for the Cybertrust SMP enterprise certification is knowing that we have independent third-party attestation The act of attending the execution of a document and bearing witness to its authenticity, by signing one's name to it to affirm that it is genuine. The certification by a custodian of records that a copy of an original document is a true copy that is demonstrated by his or her  from industry experts who vigilantly examine and certify that our processes, policies, procedures and technologies accurately reflect our Security Promise," said Jack Doyle For the baseball player, see Jack Doyle (baseball player)

Jack Doyle (August 31 1913 in Cobh, Ireland - December 13 1978 in Paddington, London), known as "The Gorgeous Gael" was at one time or another contender British Boxing Championship, Hollywood actor and an
, senior vice president, information technology, Cartus. "Our Security Promise is our utmost commitment to information security and maintaining confidentiality of our clients' data."

"Displaying the SMP enterprise seal demonstrates that Cartus has earned the most mature and respected security certification in the industry," said Malcolm Palmer, director, product management, Cybertrust. "Cartus serves as an excellent example for other companies that are looking to take a proactive, systematic approach to measuring and validating their security program. By acting as an independent, third-party expert for customers like Cartus, Cybertrust helps businesses take control and drive added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:

Added Value = Sales - Purchases - Labour Costs - Capital Costs
 from their security programs."

Doyle added, "As a global company, ensuring that we are proactively managing information security across our global locations is paramount. Leveraging our SMP certification allows us to quickly take the pulse of sites around the world. In addition to helping Cartus manage its information security program, the SMP certification also serves as a watermark watermark: see paper.


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 of acceptance among our clients and partners that we are highly committed to information security and have completed our due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. ."

SMP is a robust, detailed and programmatic security and risk reduction program. The program helps organizations improve their overall security posture through the identification of critical assets; assessment and prioritization of threats; and mitigation of risks. The ongoing, systematic approach allows business to more easily facilitate regulatory compliance. Additionally, SMP helps to protect critical business systems from malicious attacks and other threats.

Additional information about Cybertrust's Security Management Program is available at http://www.cybertrust.com/solutions/security_management_program.

About Cybertrust

Cybertrust is the global information security specialist, delivering services that secure critical data, protect identities and help customers demonstrate ongoing compliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.[1] History , United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , with more than 30 offices around the globe, Cybertrust is one of the world's largest providers of information security and is recognized as the global market leader in managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the . For more information, visit www.cybertrust.com.

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