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Visa Brings its Unique Perspective on Information Security and the Global Economy to Alliance ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the only public policy and advocacy group dedicated exclusively to cyber security, today announced that Visa International, the world's leading payments brand, has joined the Alliance as an enterprise partner. In this capacity, Visa will participate in CSIA's strategic initiatives, providing a global perspective on information security issues facing both businesses and consumers. "Through educational initiatives and industry cooperation like Payment Cards Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Visa has taken a leadership role in combating electronic fraud and creating a safer online experience for consumers and businesses alike," said Paul Kurtz, Executive Director of CSIA. "With its reach into millions of businesses and consumers worldwide, Visa offers CSIA an unparalleled perspective into the information security challenges impacting our global economic infrastructure. We welcome Visa's contribution as we work toward protecting consumer privacy and improving the integrity and reliability of our global information systems." "Visa has chosen to become a member of CSIA as part of an ongoing commitment to continually improve electronic payment security for the customers of its own member financial institutions," said Brian Buckley, Senior Vice President of International Risk Management, Visa International. "Membership in CSIA will strengthen Visa's partnership with information security leaders and provide the opportunity to have a real and positive impact on our technological innovation and education and awareness efforts." Enterprise partners can appoint a non-voting representative to participate in each CSIA working committee, propose initiatives to be considered by the Alliance and have unlimited access CSIA committee proceedings, policy briefs and research projects. For more information, please visit http://www.csialliance.org/. About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance CSIA is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to enhancing global cyber security through public policy, education, awareness and technology. The organization is led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, who offer the technical expertise, depth and focus to encourage a better understanding of cyber security issues. It is the belief of the CSIA that a comprehensive approach to ensuring the security, integrity and availability of global information systems is fundamental to national and economic stability. To learn more about the CSIA, please visit our Web site at http://www.csialliance.org/ or call +1-703-894-2742. Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc.; BindView Corp. (NASDAQ:BVEW); Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP); Citadel Security Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CDSS); Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR), Surety, Inc.; Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC), TechGuard Security, LLC and Vontu, Inc. About Visa Visa connects cardholders, merchants and financial institutions through the world's largest electronic payments network. Visa products allow buyers and sellers to conduct commerce with ease and confidence in both the physical and virtual worlds. As an association owned by 21,000 member financial institutions, Visa is committed to the sustained growth of electronic payment systems to support the needs of all stakeholders and to drive economic growth. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com/. DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance CONTACT: Megan Lamb of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1535, cell: +1-703-926-5292, , for CSIA Web site: http://www.csialliance.org/ http://www.corporate.visa.com/

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