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Kiosk Information Systems working with Intel Security to safeguard retail kiosks from data breaches

Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems, a global provider of custom self-service solutions, in an effort to provide new retail kiosk security options, according to an announcement from Intel Security.

April 29, 2015

Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems, a global provider of custom self-service solutions, in an effort to provide new retail kiosk security options, according to an announcement from Intel Security.

Kiosk provides licensing options for deployers to secure their self-service retail platforms with Intel Security's McAfee Integrity Control technology before shipment and installation, meant to enable safer connected Internet of Things devices used by consumers and global retailers. This collaboration addresses the need for cybersecurity solutions to protect the growing number of connected devices used in the retail industry, the companies said, and is aimed at mitigating some of the significant control, security and compliance challenges specific to retailers.

"By adding Intel Security's technology as an integral part of our services offerings, Kiosk will be able to continue to deliver optimal security positioning for retailers to use globally, while maintaining a high level of protection for consumers," Kiosk CEO Tom Weaver said in the announcement. "It's also an excellent way to differentiate our solutions by addressing some of today's most pressing customer data security issues."

Despite the fact that 2014 is widely considered the year of the retail data breach, connected technologies in the retail industry will continue to grow as next-generation devices enable retailers to better serve their customers' needs, the announcement said. Worldwide, more than 3 billion people are currently online and it's estimated that 75 billion devices will be connected by 2020, with millions of POS devices accessing the Internet. The data on these devices is attractive to hackers looking to leverage credit card information and other customer data for their own financial gain. Built-in security is a key element in the effort to reduce the risks to businesses and consumers.

McAfee Integrity Control is designed to provide extensive protection for retail devices, including self-service transactional kiosks. The solution combines antivirus, application control and dynamic whitelisting abilities, with McAfee Endpoint Protection Suite and McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Deep Command software. Retail system providers can tailor performance for new and legacy devices, as well as address some of the requirements outlined by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards council, the announcement said.

"Now more than ever before, retailers must be ever-vigilant in protecting the valuable information they hold," said Tom Moore, vice president of worldwide embedded sales at Intel Security. "It's important for consumers to know that companies like Kiosk are working to protect their financial information from cyber threats, by trusting Intel to ingrain security deep into the framework of its retail systems."

Intel Security will enable Kiosk to better protect consumer data from zero-day vulnerabilities, unapproved applications and other threats, while helping to limit the patching cycles typically required, the release said.

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