2008-09-05 23:12:36 - Identity monitoring, business security and personal protection products receive stamp of approval

(Sept. 5, 2008) AUSTIN, Texas - Banks have been pushed to the forefront of the identity theft epidemic because of their daily contact with people's personal and financial information. To help Texas banks fight back against this ever-growing trend, the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) has endorsed Austin, Texas-based identity theft protection company CSIdentity to help protect banks, their employees and

their customers from identity theft.

'We know our members are looking for solutions they can rely on to ensure they are protected against identity thieves and fraudsters. Through our endorsement of CSIdentity, we are able to provide our members with a proven solution they can count on,' said Wanda Stevens, director of partner alliances and marketing for the TBA. 'The selection of CSIdentity was an extensive process during which we evaluated multiple products and put each company through an intensive screening. Through it all, CSIdentity excelled, and we know CSIdentity will provide our members with the service and protection they need.'

The endorsed products include CSIdentity ProtectorSM, CSIdentity SAFESM and CSIdentity's data breach management, blanket security and identity restoration services. Offered individually or in bundles, CSIdentity can customize an identity theft protection plan to any bank's individual needs. CSIdentity's products are already being used by TBA members IBC Bank and Lubbock National Bank.

The company's consumer protection product, CSIdentity ProtectorSM, provides 360 degrees of protection by accessing credit reports, court and criminal records, public records and non-credit loans to provide subscribers with reports, alerts and ongoing monitoring of fraudulent activity associated with their personal information. Plus, using CyberAgentSM technology, CSIdentity scours criminal Web pages, chat rooms and bulletin boards 24 hours a day to identify trading or selling of personal information online.

CSIdentity SAFESM is a Web-based pre-screening application process allows a bank to quickly and easily validate an applicant's true identity, determine if his or her name or date of birth has been altered and if he or she has a criminal background under any alternate names or aliases. Ultimately this process allows the institution to conduct a thorough background search based on more complete and verified data. Then, after a hire is made, CSIdentity provides ongoing monthly monitoring of all criminal records for new hires and existing employees to reduce employee liabilities.

'CSIdentity prides itself on taking a deeper look to find multi-layered solutions to this ever-growing crime. Because financial institutions are facing a number of laws and regulations, we knew there would be a great need for business solutions that give banks a one-stop shop for all their identity theft and fraud protection needs. CSIdentity excels at that,' CSIdentity Chairman Bill Morrow said. 'We make it easy and convenient for financial institutions to work with us. We are honored that the TBA has recognized the quality of our products, and we will work with all of its members to ensure they are fully prepared to fight back against identity thieves.

With its data breach management services, CSIdentity offers banks proactive breach plan preparation, location services to find current addresses for breach victims, victim notification, call center support and a complete victim post-breach identity theft protection / notification program. And as part of its enterprise blanket security offering, CSIdentity is able to help banks reduce the risk associated with data breaches by proactively providing identity protection that detects online identity exposures.

About CSIdentity
CSIdentity is the technology leader in providing identity theft protection services to the American public. The Austin, Texas-based company offers a comprehensive suite of business and personal security solutions targeting all aspects of identity theft. Its business and government clients include leading entities such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Security Service Federal Credit Union, San Antonio Christian Schools, Seton Family of Hospitals and Association Member Benefits Advisors. CSIdentity's comprehensive Security Suite provides the industry's strongest protection solutions, including identity validation, comprehensive background screenings, identity theft protection for employees and customers, and data breach management. More information about CSIdentity can be found at www.CSIdentity.com.

About Texas Bankers Association
Representing all Texas banking institutions, the Texas Bankers Association brings together community and regional banks and branches, bank holding companies, thrifts and trust companies. Serving Texas bankers since 1885, TBA is the largest and oldest state bankers association in the nation and can be found on the Web at www.texasbankers.com.