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Secure Remote Access

August 22, 2018

Insecure remote access is one of the leading causes of data breaches for businesses. Point-of-sale (POS) vendors will often support or troubleshoot merchant payment systems from their office and not from the business location. They do this using the Internet and what’s called “remote access” software products. Many of these products are always on or always available - meaning the vendor can access your systems remotely all the time. Many of these vendors use commonly-known passwords for remote access, making it all too easy for hackers to access your systems too. They scan the Internet for businesses with vulnerable remote access systems and once inside, use malware to steal valuable payment card data.

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InZero Systems

InZero Systems (“InZero”) of Herndon, VA is an R&D firm dedicated to embedded computer security, i.e., hardware and firmware solutions which avoid the inherent vulnerabilities of software security products. The company is headed by Louis Hughes, former President of Lockheed-Martin and of GM International, and current Board Member of several international companies including Alcatel-Lucent. Other executives, owners and independent advisors have also headed prominent companies or served as security experts for enterprises or government agencies. InZero holds various patents in cyber security, with additional applications pending.

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