Pep Boys Secures Customer, Employee Data with Corero IPS Systems

Corero Network Security recently announced its Intrusion (News - Alert) Prevention Systems (IPS) have been effective in securing the network of The Pep Boys, a well-known automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, against threats and attacks.  

“Servicing our customers and safeguarding their information are our number one priorities,” said Pete Bottcher, Pep Boys Information Security Officer. “Corero’s IPS is a key technology we use to protect our customer and employee records. PCI (News - Alert) is our main compliance challenge. We process millions of credit card transactions annually from our different stores, and they all traverse out network, so meeting PCI DSS requirements is always a top consideration. Corero’s log-based reporting features, enabled through its Network Security Analyzer (NSA) tool, are particularly useful during PCI DSS audits.”

The Pep Boys decided to deploy Corero’s Next Generation IPS to secure its nationwide network comprising of more than 700 stores as well as its corporate headquarters against cyber threats.

Because Pep Boys is essentially a customer-centric company, vast amounts of customer related data is collected and processed on a daily basis. The IPS security system ensures that Pep Boys comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and address the required Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) information security mandates.

“[Corero support] has the flexibility to run in bypass mode to allow us to test and troubleshoot before we deploy,” Bottcher added. “And it has the reliability in terms of being a dependable appliance, its ease of use and unsurpassable service and support.”

Bottcher receives security updates on a regular basis, accompanied by information and recommendations. The company’s security officer also has the added benefit of the Corero rollback feature, making it easy for him to use the previous software versions in case there is an eventuality. 

"In today’s business environment, so many organizations are seeking technology that can handle the evolving threat of malicious attack while better aligning with their business priorities to service and safeguard their customers,” said Marty Meyer, CEO of Corero Network Security. “Customers just like Pep Boys are finding that Corero Network Security’s next generation IPS and DDS solutions are far more relevant to their needs.”