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PCI DSS made easy - Addressing the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard
Friday, 1st June 2007
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Effective September 30, 2007 all businesses handling cardholder data - irrespective of size, must be fully compliant with strict security standards drawn up by the world's major credit card companies. The move to tighten security comes as an increasing number of firms report that customer data has been lost or stolen. This white paper examines the requirements to adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the implications of non-compliance, the consequences of cardholder data theft and addresses the following key questions:
  • What is the PCI directive?
  • Why is it important for your business to comply?
  • What are the consequences of not complying?
  • What solutions are available to address the PCI directive?


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