PCI DSS

Ongoing PCI DSS adherence mandates that applicable organizations complete security assessments to verify compliance. Although a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) will conduct onsite compliance audits and attestations, you may be eligible for a PCI DSS remote assessment. Read on to learn if you’re eligible.

Organization-wide adherence to PCI compliance is critical to protecting sensitive cardholder data from cybersecurity threats. PCI certification training can help increase employee awareness and understanding of PCI security frameworks, ultimately strengthening your organization’s PCI data security. Read on to learn more about the various PCI certification training modules.

Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance reporting is required for all organizations that process credit and debit card payments. Depending on PCI Level, organizations are required to report on compliance by having a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) complete an Attestation of Compliance (AOC). Read on to learn about top AOC PCI compliance considerations.

 Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance is required for security and stability of all card-related transactions, regardless of industry. The Data Security Standard (DSS) as stipulated by the PCI is broken down into 12 primary requirements; this article will detail PCI DSS Requirement 8, which focuses on identifying and authenticating all access to system components. Below, we’ll examine all controls and measures for compliance within Requirement 8’s sub-requirements.

Any organization that handles cardholder data (CHD) is required to follow the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the Payment Card Industry (PCI). These rules and regulations play a critical role in protecting networks and CHD environments (CDE) from internal and external threats alike. However, their effectiveness can depend on your staff following a few PCI DSS best practices.

Companies that process credit card payments must comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). Two essential questions for all organizations seeking PCI compliance are what is merchant PCI compliance? and what does it require? Below, we answer these and other questions about PCI merchant level requirements applicable to your business.

It is critical for payment card industry (PCI) organizations to protect cardholder data (CHD) integrity throughout processing, storage, and transmission. Specifically, PCI compliance network security can help minimize the risks of CHD breaches during processing and transmission across web applications and networks. Recent data breaches highlight the need for PCI organizations to address the exploitable network security vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise CHD integrity. Read on to learn more about how to address these vulnerabilities via PCI compliance network requirements. 

Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is critical to securing credit and debit card payment transactions. Organizations in the PCI industry deemed non-compliant with PCI DSS requirements may be subject to steep fines, ranging anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 monthly, depending on the length of violation and compliance level. However, you can dispute fines for PCI non-compliance.

Compliance with the Payment Card Industry’s (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) requires annual reporting. This annual compliance reporting involves extensive PCI DSS audit procedures for organizations that handle the highest transaction volumes. The audit procedures are conducted during the completion of an on-site assessment known as a Report on Compliance (ROC).

Per a study from TSYS, 80 percent of US consumers prefer credit or debit card payments over cash and other options. So, if your organization doesn’t process card payments, you potentially inconvenience four out of five prospective customers—which, at scale, isn’t beneficial.