Achieving PCI DSS compliance can seem daunting, especially for teams with limited resources. Here are three critical PCI DSS questions and practical, low-cost solutions to help you stay secure without breaking the bank.
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PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance isn’t new, but it does constantly change. Maybe you’ve sorted it out, maybe not. Regardless, making it easier should be a goal for every security or compliance leader. A strong compliance management program will maintain compliance for you. It can also be a great tool to help bolster security and justify budget allocation. So how do you do it?
In my 25+ year cyber security career, I have watched the demand for compliance auditing grow. In a world where the need to carry cash is diminishing, the need for securing digital data, such as credit cards, is vital. How do businesses go about protecting their clients’ credit data? More importantly, how do we as customers know that our credit card data is being protected? The answer is PCI.
People carry less cash in their wallets than they used to. Even when going to the ice cream stand in the middle of summer, a debit or credit card is swiped instead of cash being tendered. The reason for this is simple - it’s easier to swipe a card than it is to carry a load of cash in your wallet. This has become an extremely convenient option over the years when making purchases. However, as is often the case, convenience comes with risk.