MNSP

Managed Network Service Provider Program (MNSP): What MNSP is and what MNSP is Not

 

As you are aware by now, both Gilbarco and VeriFone are making MNSP a requirement.  This move, prompted by the network brands (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), is mandatory and will be required prior to upgrading to Gilbarco Version 12.02 and VeriFone outdoor EMV software.

In an effort to alleviate some of the confusion surrounding MNSP, Ewing Oil hopes that the following is helpful to you:

What MNSP is NOT:

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In 2019, both Verifone and Gilbarco, are transitioning from directly providing a network security solution to a certified Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) program.  This move has been prompted by the network brands who have made MNSP a requirement.  To maintain secure remote access for helpdesk support and software updates, both Verifone Commander and Gilbarco Passport customers must transition to a certified MNSP. Using a certified MNSP is also a key requirement for supporting outdoor EMV transactions.

MNSP and POS Security

In 2019, both of the leading retail petroleum POS platform providers, Verifone and Gilbarco, will transition from directly providing a network security solution to a certified Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) program.  This has been prompted by the network brands who have made MNSP a requirement.  To maintain secure remote access for helpdesk support and software updates, both Verifone Commander and Gilbarco Passport customers must transition to a certified MNSP. Using a certified MNSP is also a key requirement for supporting outdoor EMV transactions. 

Managed Network Service Provider Program (Gilbarco & VeriFone)

As you are now aware, Verifone and Gilbarco have implemented the new Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) certification program to help sites enable EMV at the dispenser and to provide a more secure remote support and software distribution process.  This move to an MNSP program has been prompted by a requirement from the network brands.  To implement MNSP configuration, sites will be required to remove the end-of-lifed Verifone EZRs and Gilbarco RVO42 zone routers to this newer, more secure technology. 

VeriFone Managed Network Service Provider Program

As announced in December 2018, continued support for outdoor EMV will require the deployment of a Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) Solution.  VeriFone has been working with each MNSP partner to ensure that the requirements for outdoor EMV are established to streamline the conversion and ongoing support of additional networking requirements for sites installed with VeriFone POS systems.