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PCI COMPLIANCE - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

How to Be Compliant

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Information provided by: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org


What Does PCI DSS Compliance Mean?

In security terms, it means that your business adheres to the PCI DSS requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures. In operational terms, it means that you are playing your role to make sure your customers' payment card data is being kept safe throughout every transaction, and that they – and you – can have confidence that they're protected against the pain and cost of data breaches. 

 

How Do You Comply with the PCI DSS?

It's a matter of following the 12 requirements in the standard, working with your acquiring bank and using the tools offered through the Council. Remember that PCI DSS compliance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. You'll need to continuously assess your operations, fix any vulnerabilities that are identified, and make the required reports to the acquiring bank and card brands you do business with.