ATLANTA, Ga. and CITY, St. – In an effort to increase its Internet security, http://www.fusionpearl.com, an online jewelry shop specializing in one-of-a-kind handcrafted pearl jewelry, announced today that it has become certified by ControlScan, the Internet’s first and only B2B third-party identity theft certification service. The agreement illustrates ControlScan and http://www.fusionpearl.com ’s continued commitment to building consumer confidence, protecting privacy and battling online theft.

Atlanta, GA. and Eastern, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/02/2007 --As a measure to increase privacy and security and to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive information from its customers, http://www.fusionpearl.com hired ControlScan and subscribed to the Corporate Secure Plan. Through their unique process, ControlScan will conduct website vulnerability scans, tests and audits of http://www.fusionpearl.com and certify the site’s security.

“Privacy and security are the main concerns of consumers,” says ControlScan President Aaron Biddar. “Consumers want to do business with companies who take privacy and security seriously. By passing the audits associated with the Corporate Secure Plan, http://www.fusionpearl.com ’s visitors are reassured that this company is committed to protecting their personal and credit card information and providing a safe online shopping experience.”

Once a company passes the security process associated with the Corporate Secure Plan, it receives the Verified Secure, ID Theft Protected, Privacy Protected and Business Background Reviewed certificates. These certificates are renewed daily, allowing http://www.fusionpearl.com ’s customers to receive independent third-party verification of the site’s actual security before they decide to give out sensitive personal data.

About http://www.fusionpearl.com
Fusion Pearl offers classic, yet uniquely contemporary and exotic, handcrafted Pearl Jewelry, that include the use of the beautiful Paua (Abalone) Blue Pearls, Akoya Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, South Sea Pearls and Tahitian Pearls embellished with a variety of precious metals and natural gemstones.

ControlScan’s certified PCI Compliance security certifications are rapidly becoming the industry standard for privacy protection. The certificates assist in meeting the criteria for mandates in Europe, Japan, Canada, ISO and the USA. By using business plans unlike any other Internet security solution companies, ControlScan is able to custom protect companies and their consumers. As a business is put through the certification process, ControlScan is able to show the company where its weaknesses lie. If a company does not pass the test, ControlScan’s experts work with the company to increase its security until they meet the standards. Therefore, customers who see ControlScan certifications on a website can shop with ease, knowing that the business is working towards ensuring consumer safety.