The main purpose of the association is to create a global network throughout the ATM provider chain enhancing security including all involved parties like Global ATM manufacturers, Suppliers, Service Providers and IADs, Financial Institutions and Other associations. One of the primary goals of the association is the creation of security standards focused on the deployers self-service channel. The focus of the association will be on both hardware and software-related threats, physical and logical attacks. The target is to consider the total environment of the ATM that can have a direct impact on secure usage and operations.