security compliance and risk management solutions, and Wescom Resources Group (WRG), a provider of technology solutions for credit unions, announced today a joint partnership to provide external penetration testing to new WRG clients who deploy the MemberEdge Online Banking system. TraceSecurity's external penetration testing is an extra precautionary tool for credit unions' online banking security as well as another measure to protect credit union members from identity theft.

"Security and identity theft is a top of mind concern for credit unions when launching a new online banking service. By offering TraceSecurity's penetration testing as a standard component of our solution, we provide clients additional peace of mind, and give them something they would have to source out elsewhere," said John Best, chief technology officer for WRG. "We have always been confident about the security of our online banking products and the partnership with TraceSecurity just reinforces our dedication to safe, reliable online banking."

TraceSecurity's external penetration testing simulates real, live, malicious attacks to expose potential vulnerabilities in the financial institution's network and online banking system before the system goes live. Exposing vulnerabilities allows security holes -- if any -- to be identified and fixed before a real malicious attack could happen, thus giving financial institutions an added layer of protection in their online banking.

"TraceSecurity has a long standing relationship with WRG and Wescom Credit Union, so it was natural to build a partnership where we could help enhance the security of their online banking services with our external penetration testing," said Jim Stickley, chief technology officer of TraceSecurity. "Data breaches and identity theft can be devastating to a credit union and its members. I am pleased to see that WRG takes these threats seriously and is proactively protecting their customer's interests through these tests."

About Wescom Resources Group

Backed by Wescom Credit Union, one of the nation's largest credit unions, with nearly $3.8 billion in assets and 315,000 members, Wescom Resources Group provides credit unions with advanced technology solutions that increase their competitive edge. With over 220 clients, WRG is a leader in innovative technologies for the credit union industry. Through its MemberEdge™ suite, WRG offers an integrated online banking solution with electronic Bill Pay, UPost®, eAlerts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Member-Directed ACH, online account opening and more. Other WRG products include Automated Lending, New Member Application, and CUNA Loanliner. The Services Division provides custom Repgen programming, system efficiency studies and consulting services.  WRG provides credit unions with innovations that enhance their ability to serve members, reduce costs, and streamline internal operations.

About TraceSecurity

TraceSecurity is a leading provider of security compliance and risk management solutions. The company helps organizations of all sizes to achieve, maintain and demonstrate security compliance while significantly improving their security posture. Key to TraceSecurity's success is the company's comprehensive patent-pending methodology that helps clients address all of the critical components of a successful security compliance program; people, process and technology.

TraceSecurity delivers its solutions through an integrated software-as-a-service platform backed by expert professional services and comprehensive security awareness programs. The company's flagship offering, TraceCompliance Manager, is the first comprehensive solution to automate regulatory compliance audits, board level reporting, policy management, vulnerability assessment, and employee education and testing. The company's expert professional services include onsite security audits, and social engineering. The security awareness programs include an exhaustive set of standard offerings as well as custom designed courses.

Information Source:    PRNewswire