Introduction to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
OVERVIEW The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is one of few successful industry developed and maintained data security standards. Mandated compliance with a payment network enforced data security standard dates from 2001 when Visa instituted the Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP). It has evolved into the global, card payment industry wide data security standard called PCI DSS. Each major payment network has specific mandates for organizations that must validate PCI DSS compliance. These organizations include financial institutions, third party service providers and merchants of all sizes. The principles specified in PCI DSS can be a guide for all organizations that wish to secure their sensitive data. PCI DSS security requirements can be applied to any sensitive data on your organization’s network. Your organization need not be involved with the payments process to benefit from exposure to PCI DSS. PCI DSS Compliance WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND...