Brightsight has vast experience in performing security evaluations of payment devices. Since the 80's we evaluated a continuous stream of payment devices according to different internationally recognized requirements. We have seen devices from all major vendors.

Within the PIN Transaction Security program (PTS) of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) we evaluate Encrypting PIN Pads (EPP), Host Security Modules (HSM), PIN Entry Devices (PED) and Unattended Payment Terminals (UPT). For national payment schemes we evaluate similar devices, including payment applications. See for an overview of our accreditations http://www.brightsight.com/accreditations.html 

We can look back on a long and close relationship with many approval schemes. Our large number of accreditations makes it possible to cover the requirements of different schemes with one dedicated evaluation and to cost-effective re-use evaluation results from one scheme in another scheme (e.g. PCI-SSC to EU-country specific requirements or Common Criteria).

We are working with highly qualified expert teams that have a broad range of skills (electro technical, physics, chemical, protocols, general IT and cryptography) and use state-of-the-art technology in our evaluation work.

In addition we have an extensive support program to guide vendors smooth through an evaluation process and we provide detailed feedback on the security of your design. These are the key elements to be your partner in payment device security approval. For more information on these services feel free to contact us.