(Alpharetta, GA – November 1, 2012) Through a rigorous series of technical tests, the Venza Learning Management System (LMS) earned the coveted determination of being a “low risk” technology. Conducted by the highly reputable firm Clear Skies Security (Clear Skies), the Application Security Assessment was designed to identify security issues in the application and put them in the context of the IT and business environment.
All application security controls and weaknesses of the Venza LMS were evaluated as a whole to clearly demonstrate potential impact on the site. This allowed the Venza Group to target tactical and strategic initiatives where the need was most acute. By subjecting the environment to such thorough testing, the Venza Group has demonstrated a strong commitment to understanding their true security posture and developing concrete risk mitigation strategies.

As leaders in the areas of compliance and performance for the hospitality/retail/travel industry, the complex security issues that companies face today is not lost on the Venza Group. This fact is evidenced by the three (3) role-specific PCI-DSS Compliance modules they’ve designed and developed in coordination with the law firm of Arnall, Golden, Gregory (AGG). These modules, in addition to the forthcoming Security Awareness module, are popular titles within the Venza Group’s PEAK™ Compliance and Performance Series of off-the-shelf courses.

Rick Belisle, Clear Skies Security’s COO & Co-Founder, described the results of the tests performed against the Venza Learning Management System, by saying, “Based off the final assessment results, after all retesting was completed, Clear Skies would rate Venza’s LMS application environment as Low Risk.”

About Clear Skies Security
Founded in 2008, Clear Skies Security is an IT Security Assessment company that specializes in dynamic security testing including Penetration Testing and Application Assessments. Clear Skies Security helps customers identify potential security flaws in their systems before they can be used for malicious purposes.  Customers include both small and large enterprises that are looking for expert security talent, flexibility, and personal attention that large security organizations simply cannot provide.  Clear Skies Security was founded by a team of elite security professionals all from Internet Security Systems’ X-Force.  The founding members each brings over 15 years of experience in the security industry, and all have a specialty expertise in security assessments.  Clear Skies Security has become a trusted name in the security industry known for our technical knowledge, and our focus on customer satisfaction.  Privately held, Clear Skies Security is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

About VENZA

VENZA is passionate about the development of technology and services that enable hotels to feel more secure concerning guest data breaches and human vulnerability. With decades of experience, VENZA has the knowledge and experience to empower hotels and their employees to tackle the dynamic cybercrime and guest security landscape.

Over 10,000 properties in over 100 countries look to the VENZA for tools, technology, and strategic security support. Founded in 2008, VENZA is a privately held company and headquartered in Roswell, GA. For more information, please call 770.685.6500 or visit www.VenzaGroup.com.