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5 Steps to Build a PCI Program That Makes Managing Compliance Easy
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Understanding PCI: What It Is, How It Started, and the Challenges Businesses Face
In my 25+ year cyber security career, I have watched the demand for compliance auditing grow. In a world where the need to carry cash is diminishing, the need for securing digital data, such as credit cards, is vital. How do businesses go about protecting their clients’ credit data? More importantly, how do we as customers know that our credit card data is being protected? The answer is PCI.
PCI - The Credit Card Industry's Answer to Consumer Data Protection
People carry less cash in their wallets than they used to. Even when going to the ice cream stand in the middle of summer, a debit or credit card is swiped instead of cash being tendered. The reason for this is simple - it’s easier to swipe a card than it is to carry a load of cash in your wallet. This has become an extremely convenient option over the years when making purchases. However, as is often the case, convenience comes with risk.