Sony: PSN Won’t Return Until Security Is Assured

Sony Computer Entertainment has provided the latest update on the whole PSN downtime business, while the service is fast approaching its third week of being offline.

Sony’s head of communications Nick Caplin, speaking on the PlayStation Blog, reiterated that the company will not restore the service to its functioning online status until it’s completely sure of security.

The statement from Sony Computer Entertainment reads as follows:

“As you may know, we’ve begun the process of restoring the service through internal testing of the new system. We’re still working to confirm the security of the network infrastructure, as well as working with a variety of outside entities to confirm with them of the security of the system. Verifying the system security is vital for the process of restoration.

“Additional comprehensive system checks and testing are still required, and we must complete that process before bringing the systems online.
As you’ve heard us say, our utmost priorities are the security of the network and ensuring your data is safe. We won’t restore the services until we can test the system’s strength in these respects.

“When we held the press conference in Japan last week, based on what we knew, we expected to have the services online within a week. We were unaware of the extent of the attack on Sony Online Entertainment servers, and we are taking this opportunity to conduct further testing of the incredibly complex system.

“We know many of you are wanting to play games online, chat with your friends and enjoy all of the services PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer, and trust me when I say we’re doing everything we can to make it happen. We will update you with more information as soon as we have it. We apologize for the delay and inconvenience of this network outage.”

Elsewhere, in case you missed it, Sony revealed this past weekend that it will offer two free games to all PSN users for all of the trouble caused by PSN’s downtime and as a thank-you for those who remained patient.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that things are back up and running as soon as possible.