We have evaluated a continuous stream of payment devices since our founding in the 1980’s. We continue to see devices from all major vendors and to provide evaluations according to different internationally recognized requirements.

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), IP-enabled POS terminals and Unattended Payment Terminals (UPT). For national payment schemes we evaluate similar devices, including payment applications.

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

Beyond our work for the international financial industry, we provide access to a number of services that are dedicated for the Chinese market. They include smart card and terminal testing for the People’s Bank of China, China UnionPay, the Global Payment Brand, PetroChina and Sinopec Fueling, as well as testing on telecommunication and transportation products and general consulting on the China Bankcard market.

In addition we have an extensive support program to guide vendors through an evaluation process and to provide detailed feedback on the security of their product design. These are the key elements required to be a partner in payment device security approval.