PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance by Anton Chuvakin, Branden R. Williams

PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance



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PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance Anton Chuvakin, Branden R. Williams ebook
Format: pdf
Page: 368
Publisher: Syngress
ISBN: 1597494992, 9781597494991


Hence, credit card and payment companies have standardized on Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements to protect data, control access, and defend against cyber-attacks. The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council officially unveiled version 2.0 of its Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and Payment Application DSS (PCI PA-DSS) compliance regulations with minor changes designed to clarify that we got and, I guess, what they prove is that the standard is basically maturing in that people are understanding it and adhering to it much better,” said Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council. Please keep in mind though that this is a summary, so please refer to the PCI Security Standards for a full description of what is required of your business. What I will try to do in this series is summarize the main objectives of each of the PCI requirements, giving you an easy to follow & understand overview of what you need to do to become compliant. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data. Many organizations in the retail and Those may include an overall reduced risk of fraud, better understanding of their own environment, and “safe harbor” provisions in the event of a data breach if the merchant is PCI compliant. High profile security breaches, notably affecting TJ Maxx and Heartland Payment Systems, have brought with them increased scrutiny around proper wireless network security implementation. One effective method is for risk managers to educate their organization about the magnitude of potential ramifications regarding compliance--or lack thereof--with the payment card industry data security standards, or PCI DSS. Its security mechanisms are insufficient to protect card holder data as per Payment Card Industry Security Standard. Understanding PCI Requirements - Companies must first understand the requirements of PCI DSS to ensure proper implementation. All retailers who want to PCI-compliant. Compliance with the PCI DSS is a requirement for all entities that store, process or transmit cardholder data, and has been endorsed by all the major card brands -- Visa Inc., MasterCard Worldwide, Discover Network, The educational series is designed for executives, compliance officers, information security and information technology professionals, to help build an organizational PCI DSS understanding and implement a methodology for the compliance process.