EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Internet security and connectivity service provider SecureConnect has announced it has rolled out its comprehensive, turn-key solution to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's 1,900 units.
Quick-service restaurants have been challenged to achieve Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance to protect credit card transactions, or face hefty fines for not meeting the guidelines.
Popeyes, with stores spread throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and 25 foreign countries, has been working with their franchisees to educate and ensure PCI compliance throughout the brand. With PCI guidelines constantly evolving, Popeyes needed to find a comprehensive solution to accommodate its corporate restaurants as well as offer flexibility to its franchisees.
SecureConnect provided Popeyes its unique ability to provide enhanced services such as firewall security, full-time monitoring and support, Virtual Private Network infrastructure, network segmentation, anti-virus and logging and reporting services.
Additionally, as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), BHI Advanced Internet, the provider of SecureConnect, can provide the required PCI certified vulnerability scans and remediation support all as a single-source provider.
"PCI compliance is about enhancing network security and protecting cardholder data through security best practices," said Tim Davis, chief information officer for Popeyes. "Our most valuable asset is our customers and protecting their cardholder information is a top priority."
In 2007, the FBI reported that 10 million Americans lost a total of $52.6 billion through credit card fraud. In the QSR segment, fraud can put 25 percent to 60 percent of all transactions at risk. What's more, as hackers and identity theft rings become more sophisticated, stricter security measures will be necessary. SecureConnect is active with the PCI Security Standards Council in order to update QSRs' systems to stay ahead of new policy requirements.
