Acumera
Certified Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP)
Acumera is a Gilbarco and Verifone certified Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) that delivers unmatched visibility, security and profitability to owners of convenience stores, retail locations and restaurants.
Acumera's comprehensive solution fully secures store networks and POS systems while also providing compliant, secure remote access, 24x7x365 proactive support and a full, cloud-based suite of security, monitoring, analytics, PCI compliance tools.
Acumera is a Level 1 PCI certified service provider and is listed on the Visa and MasterCard Global Registries of PCI compliant service providers.
GILBARCO RV042 ROUTER:
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VERIFONE EZR:
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OUTDOOR EMV LIABILITY SHIFT: APRIL 2021
Why go with a managed network service provider (MNSP)?
- Gilbarco no longer supports the RV042 router and requires replacing it with the Secure Zone Router (SZR), provided by Acumera.
- Additionally, Gilbarco recommends upgrading the Secure Zone Router (SZR) to a full MNSP solution for high-speed connectivity, secure remote access and a perimeter firewall.
- As of October 1, 2021, Verifone sunsetted the Enhanced Zone Router (EZR) and requires replacing it with an edge device from an approved MNSP.
- At this time Verifone will also require a secure connection from Verifone to a site through services provided by an MNSP.
- An MNSP manages and secures your complex network and helps you simplify and maintain PCI compliance.
- MNSP services are important to have in place prior to moving to outdoor EMV.
What other services are available through an MNSP?
- A full-solution MNSP typically can provide end-to-end managed network services and tools to protect point-of-sale (POS) systems and entire network environments.
- Services may include managed broadband, WAN failover, ATG monitoring, network traffic monitoring, internal and external scanning, and managed threat detection and response.
- MNSPs will have varying levels of network support, outage detection, scopes of PCI compliance, available apps and tools, and network visibility.
What should I look for in an MNSP?
- Is the MNSP a Gilbarco or Verifone certified provider?
- Are they fully PCI compliant and able to provide an Attestation of Compliance (AoC)?
- Are they listed on the Visa and Mastercard Global Registries of PCI compliant service providers?
- Do they provide a flexible solution that will grow with future technology needs?
- Refer to the “Choosing an MNSP and Preparing for Outdoor EMV” infographic for a full list of what to look for in an MNSP.
Why Acumera?
- Acumera is a Gilbarco and Verifone certified MNSP.
- Acumera is a Level 1 PCI certified service provider and is listed on the Visa and Mastercard Global Registries of PCI compliant service providers.
- We are fully PCI compliant and able to provide an Attestation of Compliance (AoC).
- Our comprehensive solution fully secures store networks and POS systems.
- Acumera's cloud-based AcuVigil dashboard provides port-level visibility of all network devices and a full suite of security, monitoring, analytics, PCI compliance tools.
- Our customers get 24x7x365 outage detection and network support from Acumera's US-based network operations center (NOC) for maximum uptime.
- Acumera's AcuLink™ Remote Access Service uses ephemeral tunnels to remotely connect from the AcuVigil dashboard to POS, ATG, DVR and other devices, and it complies with PCI DSS requirements 12.3.8 and 12.3.9.
- Our AcuLink Gilbarco Remote Passport Access Service and Verifone Remote Commander Access Service allow for secure, PCI compliant connections between your POS and the Gilbarco and Verifone support centers.
- Acumera's flexible solution grows with, and continues to protect, your network.
What are the consequences of not upgrading to an MNSP and preparing for outdoor EMV?
- As of April 2021, if you aren't EMV ready, you will now be fully responsible for all chargebacks from fraudulent transactions — including both counterfeit and lost and stolen fraud.
- Your site is more likely to be attacked than others with outdoor EMV terminals.
- Attacks will hurt your brand image and reputation with customers, who will go to other stores they trust.
- Gilbarco and Verifone help desks won’t be able to remotely access your POS, and remote software updates won’t be possible.
- You could miss out on major-oil-brand incentives or savings.
- You could incur non-compliance fees from major oil brands.
What's the difference between a POS firewall and a complete MNSP solution?
- A POS firewall segments and protects your payment card environment from the rest of your network.
- By upgrading to a perimeter firewall with an MNSP, you protect your entire network, and with Acumera’s solution, gain the visibility to monitor and troubleshoot all connected IoT devices and applications.