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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Preferred IT Group, LLC Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark™

Validation that Preferred IT Group, LLC uses industry accepted security best practices

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Date – The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the leading trade association for world’s information technology (IT) industry, announced today that Preferred IT Group, LLC has been awarded the CompTIA Security Trustmark™ for its IT security business capabilities and processes. 

The CompTIA Security Trustmark validates that Preferred IT Group, LLC uses security processes identified by the IT industry as generally accepted best practices for service and support business competencies for technology solution providers. 

“The CompTIA Security Trustmark signifies that Preferred IT Group, LLC adheres to our industry’s highest standards for security practices and business processes,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. 

To attain the CompTIA Security Trustmark Preferred IT Group, LLC was independently audited by IT security experts to assess their security policies, capabilities, practices, and processes in areas such as:

  • Security technologies, including firewalls, anti-Virus/ malware/ spyware and intrusion detection

  • Vulnerability assessment detection

  • Data encryption

  • Technical employee knowledge/expertise

  • Security clearances and background checks

  • Physical and hardware security

  • Permissions, passwords and other security requirements

The CompTIA Security Trustmark is renewable on an annual basis. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org/sections/trustmark/default.aspx.

About CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

 

Contact:
Steven Ostrowski
Director, Media Relations
CompTIA
630-678-8468

sostrowski@comptia.org

 

Don Bentz
President
Preferred IT Group, LLC
260-213-4266
don.comptia@preferreditgroup.com