PCI DDS Compliance

In a world where cyber attacks are a constant threat to business, organizations must follow cyber security regulations to keep sensitive data secure. From the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), there are a variety of standards that determine what security measures you need to take. If you’re a company that manages consumer credit card information, you are required to maintain compliance with payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS).

What Is PCI DSS Compliance?

The PCI DSS is a set of requirements created with the intention to ensure that any organization that handles credit card data processes, stores, and transmits that data securely. Launched in 2006, the purpose of the standard is to improve account security throughout the transaction process. If your organization accepts credit card or debit card transactions, you must comply with the PCI DSS.

At E-N Computers, we understand that maintaining compliance can be difficult. Rules are constantly changing to keep up with new threats. As experts in helping businesses achieve compliance, our team can help you navigate the occasionally tricky road of regulation. With our help, you can rest easy knowing your organization is secure.

PCI Compliance Requirements

The PCI DSS provides 12 requirements, both operational and technical. At E-N Computers, our team can guide you through these rules and implement measures as needed. Here are the 12 requirements you need to know:

1
The company must install and maintain a firewall to protect cardholder data.
2
The company is not allowed to use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.
3
Stored cardholder data must be protected at all times.
4
Cardholder data should be encrypted when transferred across open, public networks.
5
Use and regularly update antivirus software or programs.
6
Develop and maintain secure systems and applications.
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Access to cardholder data must be restricted on a need-to-know basis.
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Each person who has access to a company computer needs to have a unique ID.
9
Physical access to cardholder data should be restricted.
10
Companies need to track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data.
11
Regularly test security systems and processes.
12
Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel.

PCI Compliance Assessment

Following best practices, E-N Computers’ assessments are conducted by a team of experts with more than 10 years of in-depth experience in market and compliance requirements. Our team can lead you through the PCI journey, from initial review to full alignment, in the most efficient and least disruptive way possible. This ensures your organization can continue to run as usual while implementing PCI compliance measures.

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Benefits of Compliance

While failing to maintain compliance can come with serious consequences, remaining compliant can offer some invaluable benefits. The advantages of being PCI compliant include:

Improved reputation
Better prepared to comply with additional regulations
Secure infrastructure

Contact Us for a Free PCI Consultation

At E-N Computers, we want to help you keep your information protected cyber threats. When you choose to work with us, we can do a consultation to see how your organization stacks up when it comes to PCI compliance, free of charge. From there, our team can help you adjust your operations to reach full compliance.