ReleaseWire

ControlScan Certifies www.bigstub.com as Safe Shopping Site

Posted: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 11:19 AM CDT

Atlanta, GA and Thousand Oaks, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/14/2007 -- In an effort to increase its Internet security, https://www.bigstub.com/, a leading distributor of premium and sold-out tickets at competitive prices, announced today that it has become certified by ControlScan, the Internet’s first and only B2B third-party identity theft certification service. The agreement illustrates ControlScan and https://www.bigstub.com/’s continued commitment to building consumer confidence, protecting privacy and battling online thieves.

As a measure to increase privacy and security and to prevent hackers and thieves from accessing sensitive information from its customers, https://www.bigstub.com/ hired ControlScan and subscribed to the Corporate Secure Plan. Through their unique process, ControlScan will conduct website vulnerability scans, tests and audits of https://www.bigstub.com/ and certify the site’s security.

“Privacy and security are the main concerns of consumers,” says ControlScan President Aaron Biddar. “Consumers want to do business with companies who take privacy and security seriously. By passing the audits associated with the Corporate Secure Plan, https://www.bigstub.com/ ’s visitors are reassured that this company is committed to protecting their personal and credit card information and providing a safe online shopping experience.”

Once a company passes the security process associated with the Corporate Secure Plan they receive the Verified Secure, ID Theft Protected, Privacy Protected and Business Background Reviewed certificates. These certificates are renewed daily, allowing https://www.bigstub.com/ customers to receive independent third-party verification of the site’s actual security before they decide to give out sensitive personal data.

About https://www.bigstub.com/
BigStub provides fans of live entertainment with access to premium and sold-out tickets at competitive prices. We are committed to the security and privacy of our customers' personal and financial information. Our goal is to provide the best selection of tickets, great customer service, and low, competitive prices so our customers continue to value our services and we continually stay ahead of the competition. We work hard to meet these goals in a secure online environment where our customers can shop with confidence.

About ControlScan
ControlScan provides third party verification and scanning services that help identify, measure, and prioritize security, privacy, quality, accessibility and compliance risks that exist on corporate web properties.

ControlScan’s certified PCI Compliance security certifications are rapidly becoming the industry standard for privacy protection. The certificates assist in meeting the criteria for mandates in Europe, Japan, Canada, ISO and the USA. By using business plans unlike any other Internet security solution companies, ControlScan is able to custom protect companies and their consumers. As a business is put through the certification process, ControlScan is able to show the company where its weaknesses lie. If a company does not pass the test, ControlScan’s experts work with the company to increase its security until they meet the standards. Therefore, customers who see ControlScan certifications on a website can shop with ease, knowing that the business is working towards ensuring consumer safety.