PCI Compliance (Payment Card Industry Compliance) refers to the set of security standards designed to ensure that companies that handle credit card transactions maintain a secure environment. This helps protect cardholder data and reduce the risk of fraud and data breaches.
PCI Compliance services typically involve helping businesses meet the requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI DSS is a comprehensive security framework that outlines various technical and operational requirements for securing payment card data. Some of these requirements include:
Building and maintaining a secure network and systems.
Protecting cardholder data through encryption and access controls.
Implementing strong access control measures.
Regularly monitoring and testing networks and systems.
Maintaining a vulnerability management program.
Implementing strong information security policies.