AUSTIN, Texas--()--Assero Security, a leading provider of information security and security assessment services, announced today it has been contracted by Sun City Texas Community Association to create new security policies, and provide security awareness training for Sun City Texas Community Association staff. Sun City Texas, located in Georgetown, Texas, is an upscale retirement community for active adults developed by Del Webb, which has created similar communities around the country. In 2007, Georgetown was named by Retirement Places Rated as the Best Place in America to Retire.
“We selected Assero Security because of its vast experience and recognized expertise in information security”
Assero Security will review existing security policies and comprehensively scan the Sun City Texas Community Association network for vulnerabilities. The resulting report will outline the health of the security infrastructure, possible improvements and risk to the organization, and serve as a baseline for implementing new security policies and security awareness training. In addition, Assero Security will offer an identity theft prevention class to Sun City Texas residents at no charge.
“We selected Assero Security because of its vast experience and recognized expertise in information security,” said Carl E. Zimmerman, Jr., Community Standards & Information Technology director of the Sun City Texas Community Association. “We were also pleased when they offered to teach an identity theft prevention class at no cost to our residents. Our community serves seniors and seniors are at risk for cybercrimes.”
The identity theft prevention class will cover the following:
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Identity Theft Prevention
- Guard your information online
- Monitoring your Accounts and Credit
- Smart Phones, Laptops, Tablets
- Shedders and Data Storage
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Basic Online Safeguards
- Malware
- Viruses
- Social Engineering
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Identity Theft Protection
- Fraud Alerts
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What to do if you suspect identity theft
- Incident Response Plan
“Cyber threats and identity theft have become all too common in today’s world,” said Matt Malone, president of Assero Security. “My grandmother is a recent victim of identity theft so this is an issue that is close to my heart. Our core mission is to reduce company risk and increase awareness with all of our customers.”
About Assero Security
Assero Security brings Enterprise Level Security to the Small to Mid-sized Business market. Whether or not you outsource your IT applications and services, Assero Security can be a major benefit to a small or medium sized business, both in cost savings and assurance. Affordable solutions are now available to everyone.
Assero Aims to reduce the red tape surrounding compliance for small companies. Good security is more likely to be achieved through awareness and realistic effective policies.

