The Ultimate PCI DSS Compliance Checklist
As an organization processing card data via online portals, you should be PCI DSS compliant to avoid penalties and reputational damage. But the process is exhaustive, time-consuming, and expensive. This article aims to simplify and demystify the PCI compliance framework, help you identify the PCI levels, learn about the 12 PCI DSS requirements checklist, and…
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Oct 31, 2024
Who Must Comply with PCI DSS? Payment Security Explained
Key Points Introduction The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect sensitive transaction data and keep it secure from cybersecurity threats. The PCI SSC is an independent organization founded in 2006 by major payment card companies like American Express, MasterCard, Visa, JCB International,…
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Oct 21, 2024
List of PCI DSS Controls (Updated 2025)
Getting your PCI DSS ducks in a row requires a good understanding of the compliance requirements, their relevance in your business environment, and the controls that can help you bolster the protection of cardholder data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is designed to protect the entire payment card value chain and,…
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Oct 17, 2024
What is PCI DSS Network Segmentation? (Quick Guide)
With cybersecurity threats becoming ubiquitous, network segmentation makes for an effective way for cloud-hosted companies that processes payment card data to secure access to sensitive cardholders’ data. While the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) doesn’t mandate it, network segmentation allows organizations to prioritize and focus their security efforts by segmenting and isolating…
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Oct 16, 2024
Benefits and Challenges of PCI DSS in 2025
As a company with its assets on the cloud, you know that every move you make has the potential to be a game-changer for your business. From marketing campaigns to production processes, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into creating detailed strategies for success. But have you considered how getting PCI DSS…
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Oct 10, 2024
PCI DSS Fines: How Much Will It Cost?
A fine of $145 million and a ban from processing card payments for 14 months. That was the PCI DSS fine Heartland paid for data theft of 100 million debit and credit card data from their site in 2008/2009. Target was another recent recipient of PCI DSS fines—they paid $18.5 million in settlements and $202…
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Oct 10, 2024