Provides HACKER SAFE certification and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard validation services.

ScanAlert, provider of Internet security, today announced that it has partnered with SWsoft, a server virtualization and automation software provider, to deliver HACKER SAFE certification and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard validation services to web hosting clients and their ecommerce merchants.

Under the agreement, ScanAlert will provide hosting service providers using the SWsoft Plesk control panel the ability to offer their customers complimentary services to validate PCI DSS compliance for merchants, as well as discounted services to certify them to the HACKER SAFE standard.

ScanAlert's PCI DSS Service provides everything ecommerce merchants need to be validated to the PCI DSS standard, including, unlimited security scans, an interactive self-assessment questionnaire, and extensive online/telephone/email technical support.

"By partnering with SWsoft, ScanAlert can deliver greater security and peace of mind to Plesk-based service providers and their customers. This is another good example of how our OPEN FUSION integration and partnership initiative is helping to deliver value to website owners, while helping service providers create new revenue streams," said Kurt Daniel, vice president of Marketing and Alliances, SWsoft.

"As the leading automation and virtualization provider to the hosting industry, SWsoft is a logical partner for ScanAlert. Working with SWsoft, we will help make hosts and end-user merchants more secure, meet their compliance obligations, and increase online transactions," said Michael Ayers, manager of channel sales, ScanAlert.