PCI compliance is compliance with The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a set of security requirements established by major credit card companies to protect cardholder data. It applies to any organization that processes, transmits, or stores payment card information.
Completing PCI compliance is essential for businesses that handle credit card transactions. It demonstrates that they have implemented proper security measures to safeguard sensitive customer data.
- Reducing the risk of data breaches and fraudulent activities. Businesses can build trust with their customers, partners, and financial institutions.
- Taking these measures helps protect customer information from theft or unauthorized access, safeguarding their privacy and financial well-being.
- By complying to PCI DSS, businesses can enhance their overall security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust security practices.
- Compliance may be a requirement for partnering with major credit card companies or payment processors, ensuring seamless transactions and expanding business opportunities.
PCI compliance involves understanding PCI DSS requirements, conducting an annual questionnaire, addressing vulnerabilities, and submitting scan network report. Regular network scans are needed every 90 days. Ongoing compliance requires monitoring, security updates, employee training, and staying informed about changes.
Please contact our office (678) 206-0500 or sales@purejoin.com if you need help to complete PCI Compliance.
