Sync InfoSec

Sync InfoSec

Speciality: Application and Network Penetration Testing

Roanoke, United States 3 employees
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[01] About

Sync InfoSec LLC is a Texas-based private IT & cybersecurity firm founded in 2017 with 2 employees; it offers specialized services including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits, emphasizing its 20+ years of expertise in securing organizational information and technology.

20 Plus Years of Expertise!! Sync InfoSec was established in 2017 with a clear mission – To secure the technology and flow of information that will enable organizations to transact in the 21st century. Sync InfoSec is a US-based independent provider of cyber security services, including IT Security, Assurance, Compliance and Incident Response. Sync InfoSec Partners commenced offering Penetration Testing and Compliance services in 2001, and have since developed a wider portfolio of enterprise-wide security and consulting services to help customers comprehensively handle the information security challenges of today. Understanding the threat landscape is vital to knowing how your organization may be exposed. There’s a lot at stake and you can’t guard against the increasing number of risks alone. We pride ourselves in the breadth and depth of experience, expertise and qualifications held by our senior consultants and partners. Partners have provided services to some of the world's leading finance and banking organizations.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
PCI DSS Compliance
ISO 27001 Compliance
GDPR Compliance
Security Assessments
[03] Certifications
PCI DSS

PCI DSS Certification


Origin


The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created in 2004 by the major credit card companies: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. These companies formed the PCI Security Standards Council in 2006 to manage and evolve the standard. PCI DSS was developed in response to increasing credit card fraud and data breaches, establishing a unified set of security requirements for all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. The goal was to create consistent security measures across the payment card industry to protect sensitive payment information.


Industry Value and Importance


PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any business that handles credit card transactions, making it one of the most critical security standards in commerce today. The certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented robust security controls, including network protection, access management, encryption, and regular security testing. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including substantial fines (up to $100,000 per month), increased transaction fees, loss of payment processing privileges, and reputational damage following a breach. For IT professionals, PCI DSS expertise is highly valued as organizations across all industries need qualified personnel to implement, maintain, and audit these security controls.
ISO 27001

ISO 27001: Information Security Management Certification


Origin


ISO 27001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and was first published in 2005. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799-2, which was created in the late 1990s. The standard was developed in response to the growing need for organizations to systematically manage and protect sensitive information in an increasingly digital business environment. ISO 27001 has since been revised, with major updates released in 2013 and 2022 to address evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is valued for providing a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive data. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification demonstrate to clients, partners, and regulators that they have implemented comprehensive security controls and are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps meet regulatory compliance requirements, reduces security incidents, builds customer trust, and often provides a competitive advantage in procurement processes where information security assurance is required.