ZixCorp Email Encryption Services are critical component to
Berkshire Bank’s privacy compliance
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. & DALLAS -- (Business Wire)
Zix
Corporation (ZixCorp), (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in email
encryption services, signed a three-year renewal agreement with Berkshire
Bank. ZixCorp has provided email encryption services to
Berkshire Bank since 2008. Berkshire Bank renewed after enjoying the
unparalleled ease of use from transparent email encryption with ZixGateway®.
The ZixCorp solution also helps Berkshire Bank satisfy the privacy
requirements in Massachusetts
regulation 201 CMR 17.
“Berkshire Bank has implemented a proactive, data security strategy to
protect the sensitive information of all our customers. We are
constantly enhancing it as we encounter new threats and new regulatory
requirements,” said John Sinopoli, Vice President, Information
Technology for Berkshire Bank. “CMR 17 was a significant regulatory
adjustment for businesses managing the sensitive information of
Massachusetts residents, but Berkshire Bank was well prepared for the
change. We were completely comfortable with the new secure email
requirement because ZixCorp Email Encryption Services was already
providing us with a convenient security and compliance solution.”
Effective in March 2010, 201 CMR 17 mandates the protection and security
of sensitive information about Massachusetts residents. The state
regulation applies to all persons and businesses that possess personal
information about a resident of Massachusetts.
In preparation for the state regulation, the ZixResearch
CenterTM expanded its industry proven
lexicons to include a custom solution for Massachusetts businesses.
Lexicons are used to conduct automatic scanning and help prevent leaks
of potentially sensitive information. ZixCorp solutions also have custom
lexicons for three other states - New Hampshire, Nevada and Washington –
which currently require similar data privacy standards.
“Businesses are challenged by security needs that are constantly
shifting in light of data breaches and demanding regulatory
requirements,” said Rick
Spurr, ZixCorp’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “ZixCorp
Email Encryption Services offers a secure email solution that’s simple,
safe and secure.”
Berkshire Bank uses automatic scanning by ZixGateway to protect email
communication of more than 700 employees. Secure email is sent and
enabled for all Berkshire Bank customers and partners, and more than 215
business partners receive transparent encrypted email. Transparent
encrypted email is enabled between ZixGateway customers and allows
secure email to be sent and accessed without any extra steps; not even a
password is needed. Last year alone, Berkshire Bank sent more than
50,000 transparent secure emails using ZixGateway.
About Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the parent of Berkshire Bank - America's
Most Exciting Bank(SM). The Company has $3.2 billion in assets and
48 full service branch offices in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.
The Company provides personal and business banking, insurance, and
wealth management services. Berkshire Bank provides 100% deposit
insurance protection for all deposit accounts, regardless of amount,
based on a combination of FDIC insurance and the Depositors
Insurance Fund (DIF). The Company completed the acquisition of Rome
Bancorp on April 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.berkshirebank.com
or call 800-773-5601.
About Zix Corporation
Zix Corporation provides the only email encryption services designed
with your most important relationships in mind. The most influential
companies and government organizations use the proven ZixCorp®
Email Encryption Services, including WellPoint, Humana, the SEC and more
than 1,200 hospitals and 1,500 financial institutions. ZixCorp
Email Encryption Services are powered by ZixDirectory®,
the largest email encryption community in the world. The tens of
millions of ZixDirectory members can feel secure knowing their
most important relationships are protected. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com.
Contacts:
ZixCorp
Taylor Stansbury Johnson, 214-370-2134
tstansbury@zixcorp.com
Source: Zix Corporation
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