FICS Receives Exemplary Ratings in Compliance Vulnerability Assessment Audit From IBM Internet Security Systems for the Third Consecutive Year
Dallas, July 17, 2009 - Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS), a mortgage technology specialist that provides in-house residential origination and servicing technology and commercial servicing technology to the mortgage industry, announced that, for the third consecutive year, its iNetAp, eStatus and LoanStat, as well as the newest addition, LPOnline, Web products all earned “Low” ratings (the best rating possible) on the in-depth Penetration and Application Assessment performed by IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) X-Force Professional Security Services. The Penetration and Application Assessment auditing standards are designed to enable organizations to assess, manage and mitigate business risk.
Through the Penetration and Application Assessment performance service, FICS enhances its existing security posture and helps prevent unwanted intrusions – both on the host provider’s network perimeter and internally. From compliance testing to ethical hacking, these services test proactively for existing known vulnerabilities and best practice security architecture. IBM’s continued testing, reporting and tracking of vulnerability closures for FICS allows FICS to maintain the highest level of protection for its customers while demonstrating effective security practices and conformance with data protection laws and regulations.
“We are continually improving our processes and working to maintain high standards for our products and receiving an exemplary score on the IBM Vulnerability Assessment is evidence that our efforts are successful,” said Susan Graham, president of FICS.“FICS will continue to maintain a high level of service and constantly work to provide the mortgage industry with top-of-the-line residential origination and servicing and commercial servicing technology.”
About IBM Internet Security Systems
IBM Internet Security Systems is the trusted security advisor to thousands of the world’s leading businesses and governments, providing preemptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. An established leader in security since 1994, the IBM Proventia integrated security platform is designed to automatically protect against both known and unknown threats, helping to keep networks up and running and shielding customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. IBM Internet Security Systems products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force research and development team – the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. The Internet Security Systems product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services and Professional Security Services. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362.
About FICS
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS), specializes in providing flexible, comprehensive residential and commercial technology solutions to the mortgage industry. FICS' systems are designed for Microsoft® Windows® with the most recent solutions using .NET framework that include a rich Windows® Presentation Foundation user interface and multi-tiered shareable services. The company also provides innovative document management and web-based capabilities into its full suite of products. Additional information about FICS is available via the company's website at www.FICS.com.
