Award-Winning Technology Service Provider Further Distinguishes Itself by
Earning a Highly Respected Cybersecurity Credential, Validating Industry Security Best Practices

Lansing, MI, October 1, 2018 – Providence Consulting, managed service provider and cyber security expert, announced today it has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA, the non-profit association for world’s information technology (IT) industry.

The CompTIA Security Trustmark+ validates that Providence uses the security processes identified by the IT industry as generally accepted best practices and has been evaluated by an independent third-party assessor as meeting the criteria established by the CompTIA Security Trustmark+. Based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ is a comprehensive review of the security posture of any IT business, applicable across multiple industries and compliance regulations.

“The CompTIA Security Trustmark+ signifies that Providence Consulting adheres to our industry’s highest standards for security practices and business processes in critical components of identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery as related to data security,” said Nancy Hammervik, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, CompTIA. “Earning the Security Trustmark+ demonstrates a true commitment to address the challenges of security compliance facing our industry today.”

“Data protection and cybersecurity have always been a vital part of the consulting and support services that we provide our clients,” said Jeff Dettloff, Providence Consulting’s President and Chief Problem Solver. “Today there is an ever-increasing need for organizations of all sizes to protect their data, especially if they collect and store any personally identifiable information on their customers, patients, or employees. The Security Trustmark+ validates that we know how to protect that sensitive data, as well as help organizations identify regulatory compliance gaps and address their concerns in the areas of IT security policies, processes and planning.”

To earn the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ Providence Consulting successfully passed an independent assessment of their security policies, capabilities, practices, and processes against industry best practices in areas such as:

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• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Business Continuity Planning and Execution
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Data encryption
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Data Classification
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Incident Management
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Personnel Security
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Security Awareness and Training
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Physical and Environmental Security
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Security Infrastructure Technologies
• [icon type=”angle-double-right” class=”fa fa-li accent”]Compliance

For more information on the CompTIA Security Trustmark visit https://www.comptia.org/trustmarks/security-trustmark-plus.

About Providence Consulting

Providence Consulting was founded in 2003 to help small and mid-sized businesses get the greatest benefits from their business technology investments. The company has helped many organizations reduce their technology worries, so they can concentrate on growing their business and realizing their goals. Providence Consulting is focused on helping people, solving problems, and making technology easier. Its technology and security solutions cut costs and put clients in a position to prosper.

Providence Consulting’s success has been recognized nationally. In 2012 they were named to the Ingram Micro’s SMB 500 list – a national award recognizing the top 500 IT growth companies in the US over a five-year period. In 2014 and again in 2018 they were placed on the CRN NextGen 250 list – a national honor recognizing IT Solution Providers that are focused on emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobility, virtualization, and unified communications. In 2017 CIO Applications named Providence among the Top 25 Cyber Security Companies providing Cyber Security Solutions while helping clients build competitive advantage and transform their business.

About CompTIA

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 https://www.CompTIA.org.

Media Contact:

Charles Lowery
Cyber Security Manager
Providence Consulting
517-679-3302
Charles@MakingTechEasy.com