PRZOOM - /newswire/ - Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 2007/02/15 - ChaseWaterford is delighted to announce its appointment by the GSM Association as one of the two official auditing companies to the Security Accreditation Scheme for smartcard suppliers.

ChaseWaterford, whose directors were originally involved in the development of the scheme were selected following a competitive tender which took place in November 2006.

Commenting on their appointment, Max Kennett CFE, director, ChaseWaterford said; “We are delighted to have been selected as official auditors to the scheme. Since its inception, we have actively supported and continued to promote the benefits of the scheme to both GSM operators and suppliers. We very much look forward to working with the GSM Association and all parties in the continued development of the scheme over the coming years”.

James Moran, Fraud and Security Director at the GSMA Association, referring to the appointment of ChaseWaterford, said; “The inherent security of the smart card has been fundamental to the global success of the GSM family of technologies. The Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) provides smart card suppliers with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to meet rigorous security requirements and provides peace of mind for network operators. The appointment of ChaseWaterford as a chosen SAS auditor represents a milestone for the scheme and the GSM Association looks forward to ChaseWaterford’s contribution to the continued success of this unique industry initiative.”

About ChaseWaterford

ChaseWaterford (chasewaterford.com) is a leading independent supplier of fraud and security audit services. We help our clients clarify their vision and give strategic and operational support in assisting organisations realise financial benefits from the application and management of effective fraud and security strategies.

About the GSM Association

The GSM Association (GSMA) is the global trade association representing 700 GSM mobile phone operators across 217 countries of the world. In addition, more than 180 manufacturers and suppliers support the Association's initiatives as key partners. The primary goals of the GSMA are to ensure mobile phones and wireless services work globally and are easily accessible, enhancing their value to individual customers and national economies, while creating new business opportunities for operators and their suppliers. The Association's members serve more than two billion customers - 82% of the world's mobile phone users.

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