PCI DDS COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Every business that handles payment cardholder information, storing, processing, or transmitting it, is obligated to safeguard this data and show compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). PCI compliance frequently makes headlines, usually in cases where a business or third-party service provider fails to comply, leading to data breaches involving millions of compromised credit and debit cards. Failing to attain and sustain PCI compliance may result in significant penalties, damage to brand reputation, and the potential loss of the ability to accept credit cards as a form of payment.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PCI
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Ensuring the protection of cardholder information involves implementing a series of security measures, including:
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Installing and maintaining a firewall.
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Avoiding the use of vendor default passwords and security parameters.
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Safeguarding stored cardholder data.
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Encrypting the transmission of cardholder data over public or open networks.
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Employing and updating anti-virus software.
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Establishing and maintaining secure applications and systems.
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Restricting access to cardholder information on a need-to-know basis.
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Assigning unique identifications to each person with computer access.
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Limiting physical access to cardholder information.
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Monitoring and managing all access to cardholder data and network resources.
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Regularly testing security systems and related processes.
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Implementing policies or guidelines addressing information security for all personnel.
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By adhering to these practices, we can assist you in achieving and maintaining compliance.
