Datatel, a leading provider of Payment Technology, is proud to announce that it has become the first Managed Service Provider (MSP) of Source Defense solutions in Canada. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the Canadian payment security landscape, offering merchants of all sizes the industry’s leading eSkimming security solution under a fully managed model to address critical PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1.
PCI Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 become mandatory for merchants of all sizes on March 31, 2025. PCI 4.0 requires that merchants protect their websites and the consumers they serve against all forms of client-side security incidents including eSkimming, keylogging, formjacking, digital skimming, Magecart, and many others. PCI DSS compliance remains a top priority for businesses handling payment information.
Datatel’s partnership with Source Defense introduces a powerful, scalable solution, built by the pioneer in client-side security, that ensures compliance and enhances security for merchants of all sizes across Canada.
Key Benefits to Businesses
- Comprehensive Script Management.
- The solution provides an advanced inventory management system for all scripts on payment pages. Merchants will benefit from rigorous authorization processes, integrity monitoring, and real-time management of script functionalities. This ensures that only authorized scripts are used and provides a constant monitoring solution for those scripts to detect and block against tampering , significantly reducing the risk of malicious code injection.
- Enhanced Integrity Monitoring (Requirement 6.4.3).
- With Source Defence’s technology, Datatel delivers robust integrity monitoring for HTTPS headers and scripts. This proactive approach helps merchants maintain script security and compliance, protecting against unauthorized alterations and potential data breaches.
- Proactive Alerting and Blocking (Requirement 11.6.1.
- The solution includes sophisticated alerting mechanisms for detecting suspicious or malicious activities on payment pages. Merchants can swiftly address potential threats and block harmful activities, ensuring continuous protection for their payment environments.
- Affordable Solutions for All Sizes.
- Datatel is committed to making advanced PCI DSS compliance solutions accessible to merchants of all sizes. The new offering is priced in Canadian Dollars to accommodate businesses ranging from small startups to large enterprises, providing tailored support that aligns with each merchant’s specific needs.
“Datatel is excited to be the first Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Canada to offer Source Defense’s cutting-edge technology,” said Barnard Crespi, Co-CEO of Datatel. “Our new solution is designed to simplify compliance with PCI DSS requirements while providing exceptional value and security for merchants across the country.”
“At Source Defense, we believe that cyber security should be democratized – that the same eSkimming security solutions available to large enterprises should be available to small merchants,” said Ross Hogan, CEO of Source Defense. “This has been the driving factor behind the leadership position we’ve taken with the global PCI Community on this issue, and is a primary reason we are the only provider in this space focused on MSP relationships like this one with Datatel. We’re proud to be working with Datatel to help merchants of all types and sizes across Canada.”
“We’re proud to set a new standard in the Canadian payment security landscape by offering merchants of all sizes a seamless path to compliance with PCI DSS 6.4.3 and 11.6.1,” said Barnard Crespi, Co-CEO of Datatel. “This collaboration with Source Defense enables us to deliver innovative, proactive solutions that safeguard both merchants and their customers, ensuring they stay ahead of evolving security threats while simplifying the compliance process.”
For more information about Datatel’s PCI compliance solutions and how they can help your business meet PCI DSS requirements, visit our website HERE
About Datatel: Datatel is a leading provider of innovative payment security and compliance solutions. Our mission is to help businesses achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance with ease, leveraging advanced technology and personalized support.
Twenty-four years ago, we launched Datatel with the vision to deliver innovative payment software, and secure IVR communication solutions to help our clients become more agile, profitable, secure, and successful.
Datatel’s IVR Payments, Payment Technology, and transaction automation solutions are employed globally by thousands of businesses, healthcare providers, academic institutions, government, software companies, and service providers.
Our success comes from investing in our people, our customers, our partners, and technology. With a focus on innovation, we have arrived at a service delivery model that guarantees our customers’ satisfaction For more information, visit Datatel’s website.
About Source Defense
Source Defense is a security and data privacy compliance platform for any website that collects sensitive data or is transaction oriented. It addresses a ubiquitous gap in the management of third-party digital supply chain risk with a model that extends security beyond the network to the client-side. As the market leader in web application client-side protection, Source Defense provides real-time threat detection, protection and prevention of vulnerabilities originating in JavaScript.
The patented Source Defense Platform offers the most comprehensive and complete solution to address threats and risks originating from the increased use of JavaScript, third-party vendors, and open-source code in websites today. Source Defense solutions are deployed by leading Fortune 500 enterprises in the Financial Services, Retail, eCommerce, and Healthcare markets.
As a PCI Participating Organization and the pioneer in eSkimming security, Source Defense played a role in the development of new requirements for web security found in PCI DSS 4.0. The company has helped more than a thousand of the world’s leading brands address these issues.
Headquartered in Israel with branches across the US and a strong community of global valuable partnerships, Source Defense is the most innovative, reliable, and trusted partner in the fight against website data theft and leakage.
About Datatel Inc
Datatel is a global provider of secure payment solutions, AI payment isolation technology, PCI-focused services, and executive advisory solutions that help organizations reduce risk, simplify compliance, and modernize payment environments with confidence.
For more than 30 years, Datatel has delivered enterprise-grade IVR Payment and transaction automation solutions designed to remove sensitive cardholder data from business environments and streamline workflows. Today, Datatel enables secure payments across voice, web, AI-driven customer interactions, and integrated software platforms while advising executive teams on payment modernization, risk reduction, and the evolving implications of AI-driven commerce.
Trusted by healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, software companies, and enterprises worldwide, Datatel helps organizations minimize exposure to payment data, reduce PCI scope, and align modernization initiatives across people, processes, and platforms. The result is lower operational risk, a stronger security posture, and improved efficiency.
Through structured advisory , Datatel provides leadership teams with clear visibility into their payment ecosystems identifying risk gaps, hidden vulnerabilities, operational inefficiencies, and modernization opportunities to ensure today’s decisions remain resilient as commerce evolves.
As a PCI Level 1 Service Provider and PCI SSC Associate Participating Organization, Datatel maintains the highest standards of payment security and actively contributes to advancing global compliance frameworks.
Datatel remains focused on delivering secure, scalable payment infrastructure and executive advisory services that support long-term operational resilience, responsible growth, and the future of AI enabled digital commerce.
At Datatel, we are also actively engaged in our communities. Webelieve that a society that shortchanges its youngest and most vulnerable members forfeits its own future, and as part ofthis core belief, we work as a team to support those in need and help them overcome challenges, contributing to a brighter future for all for generations to come.
