PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. It protects cardholder data and reduces credit card fraud.

What is PCI DSS?

PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. It protects cardholder data and reduces credit card fraud through comprehensive security requirements.

The standard applies to any organization that handles credit card information, regardless of size or transaction volume, and requires ongoing compliance to maintain certification.

Key Benefits

  • Reduced risk of data breaches

  • Lower fraud-related costs

  • Enhanced customer trust

  • Compliance with card brand requirements

The 12 PCI DSS Requirements

PCI DSS consists of 12 requirements organized into 6 control objectives to protect cardholder data and maintain secure payment environments.

Secure Networks

Install and maintain firewall configurations and use strong cryptography to protect cardholder data in transit.

Protect Data

Protect stored cardholder data and encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks.

Vulnerability Management

Regularly update anti-virus software and develop secure systems and applications to protect against vulnerabilities.

Access Control

Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know and assign unique IDs to each person with computer access.

Monitor Networks

Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data, and regularly test security systems.

Security Policy

Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel, including regular security awareness training.

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