PCI, PCI compliance, security evaluations, payment system, pin entry device, cryptography, security consultation, device testing

Company Information

Witham Laboratories is a leading independent consultant in information security, with specialist expertise in the payments sector. As experts in the payment industry, we are able to evaluate and advise in all aspects of payment, from payment devices to ATMs and payment software.

Specialist services

It can be difficult to unravel the complex legal and industry requirements that apply to all forms of payment appliances and applications. At Witham, we pride ourselves on our detailed knowledge of the differences between various standards around the world. We aspire to help all our clients understand the process of improving the efficiency of their devices, as well as preserving top-level security.

Witham Laboratories also offers training and informative seminars on PCI requirements, cryptography and key management. These seminars can be arranged at our own location, or at yours - whether in Australia or overseas.

Expert staff

The Witham Laboratories team comprises world experts in many areas of security review,device manufacturing, code review, cryptography, and network security. Our employees are active in the formation of both local and international security standards, meaning our clients are offered exceptional real-world experience in solving the most complex technical problems.

Members of our staff regularly appear as guest lecturers in universities around the country and we have served as expert witnesses in a number of legal cases. We are recognised in the industry as the premier independent body in information security consultancy.

One of only eight in the world…

Among our many certifications, Witham Laboratories is the only organisation in the Asia-Pacific region accredited by the PCI to test PIN Entry Devices (PEDs) - we are one of only eight organisations in the world with this accreditation.

Our qualifications include:

• QSA: Witham Laboratories is a Qualified Security Assessor
• PCI: Approved by the PCI to evaluate compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA DSS) and accredited to test PIN Entry Devices for compliance with the compulsory PCI standards (PCI PTS)
• MasterCard PTS: Approved to evaluate compliance with the MasterCard Point of Sale Terminal Security program
• APCA: Accredited by the Australian Payments Clearing Association
• ETSL: Accredited by the New Zealand payment industry standard, Electronic Transaction Services Ltd

What's different about Witham?

At Witham Laboratories, we offer the rare combination of personal, specialist service, a credible and impartial independent organisation, and expertise covering all areas of information security in the payment industry.

We are dedicated to optimising your efficiency, security and understanding - a combination of services that is unique to Witham Laboratories.