Coalfire PCI DSS ThinScale Whitepaper – Executive Summary

ThinScale Technology(ThinScale) engaged Coalfire Systems Inc. (Coalfire), a respected Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for the Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Payment Application Qualified Security Assessor (PA-QSA) company, to conduct an independent technical assessment of their ThinKiosk (ThinKiosk) & Secure Remote Worker (Secure Remote Worker) product. Coalfire conducted assessment activities including technical testing, architectural assessment, and compliance validation. This whitepaper specifically focuses on PCI DSS Compliance.

In this paper, Coalfire will describe which requirements of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4 were applicable and supported by the ThinKiosk & Secure Remote Worker software based on the sample testing and evidence gathered during this assessment. The requirements that were not applicable have been included in the matrix in Appendix A (see report).

About ThinKiosk

ThinKiosk is a versatile software solution that can transform any Windows endpoint, be it a PC, laptop, or tablet, into a lean, centralized thin client. With its user-friendly interface, ThinKiosk gives users access to their Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, local applications, and web applications, all while maintaining a secure and centrally managed environment. VDI is a virtualization technology that enables remote access to a desktop on a remote server. ThinKiosk makes it easy for users to enjoy the benefits of VDI without the need for additional hardware or complicated configurations.

About Secure Remote Worker

Secure Remote Worker (SRW) is a software-based solution designed for Windows devices outside the corporate network. This innovative tool enables non-corporate devices to function both as a personal device and as a secure thin client for corporate use, all while keeping the underlying Windows OS intact. With Secure Remote Worker, there is no need to make any changes or reconfigurations to the device, nor to reboot, dual boot, or rely on external USB devices.

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