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ALSO CALLED: PCI DSS, Payment Card Industry Standard, PCI Standard, PCI Data Security Standard
DEFINITION: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a widely accepted set of policies and procedures intended to optimize the security of credit, debit and cash card transactions and protect cardholders against misuse of their personal information. The PCI DSS was created jointly in 2004 by four major credit-card companies: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.The PCI DSS specifies  … 
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Reports
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PCI DSS Compliance Survey Results
sponsored by Imperva
ANALYST REPORT: The findings of this survey suggest that despite PCI DSS regulation companies are still struggling with data security. However, it also suggests that companies that take a strategic approach to PCI compliance go through fewer data breaches. Learn more about leveraging PCI to get a broader, more effective, and more cost efficient security program.
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Published: 12 Nov 2009


Rational AppScan Podcast
sponsored by IBM
PODCAST: Web Application Security Podcast featuring Paul Kaspian. This PodCast touches on how to meet application security compliance deadlines.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 10 Nov 2009


The Return on Investment of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Compliance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Compliance with PCI DSS has become a global requirement for any business or entity that processes credit card transactions as payment for goods and services. This paper explores the ROI implications and opportunities of PCI.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009


The PCI Audit: Requirements 7-12
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle presents an overview of PCI DSS requirements 7 through 12. Check it to learn about the second half of PCI DSS, learn what each one means, and how it will be effected by version 1.2 of PCI DSS.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


The PCI Audit: Requirements 1-6
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle presents an overview of PCI DSS requirements 1 through 6. Check it to learn about the first six PCI DSS requirements, what each one means, and how it will be effected by version 1.2 of PCI DSS.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


PCI: Setting the Stage for Success
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle presents an overview of PCI DSS in general and offers some broad, nontechnical advice on how to attain and maintain compliance. Check it out to learn about compliance validation, compliance assessments, and more.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


PCI Compliance for Dummies
sponsored by Qualys, Inc.
EBOOK: Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is mandatory if your company stores, processes, or transmits payment cardholder data. This book is all about understanding PCI and how merchants can comply with its requirements.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009


Achieving PCI DSS Compliance with Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: The PCI DSS standard was created to prevent credit card fraud by requiring the implementation of certain controls and processes by all entities involved in the processing of credit cards. This paper will illustrate how Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops can help organizations comply with specific PCI DSS mandates.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Zoom-In on File Integrity Monitoring for PCI DSS
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WEBCAST: Register for this webcast to hear Gene Kim, Tripwire CTO, and John Kindervag, Forrester Research Senior Analyst and former PCI auditor, discuss why file integrity monitoring sets the stage for successful PCI compliance.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009


Presentation Transcript: Beyond the PCI "Check list" -- A Path to Achieve Higher Levels of IT Security and Compliance
sponsored by Skybox Security
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. This presentation transcript illustrates how organizations must go beyond “checklist” compliance to improve security and IT efficiency -- through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the critical issues.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009


PODCAST: Beyond the Checklist: Leveraging PCI DSS to Achieve High Performance IT Security and Risk Management
sponsored by Skybox Security
PODCAST: PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. The podcast illustrates how organizations must go beyond 'checklist' compliance to improve security and IT efficiency - through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the most critical issues.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009


Beyond the PCI ‘Check list’ – A Path to Achieve Higher Levels of IT Security and Compliance
sponsored by Skybox Security
WEBCAST: PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. The webcast illustrates how organizations must go beyond 'checklist' compliance to improve security and IT efficiency - through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the most critical issues.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009


Escaping PCI purgatory
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: IBM offers comprehensive solutions designed to take businesses through the entire PCI compliance process and continue to meet new requirements, supporting the next level of security. Read the white paper ‘Escaping PCI Purgatory’ to learn more.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009


Address the PCI Data Security Standard with IBM Tivoli Security Information and Event Manager
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read the white paper that shows how IBM Tivoli solutions help address the demands of broad-based commitments in terms of people, time and technology resources required to meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS).
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009


Essential Guide to PCI DSS
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
EGUIDE: This E-Guide will explain the new changes in Version 1.2 and how the standard will tackle emerging technologies such as cloud computing and virtualization. Specific topics include avoiding audit trouble, wireless encryption, tokenization, and more.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 14 Sep 2009


PCI DSS: Best Practices for Compliance
sponsored by Red Hat
VIDEO: Get your biggest PCI questions answered in this expert video. Find out about the different levels of merchants in PCI DSS, how well merchants understand those levels and whether the government may eventually have to mandate controls over the credit card industry.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Business Solutions: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This brief document provides a listing of the six primary objectives for companies to meet in order to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Continuous File Integrity Monitoring with Minimal System Impact and No Repeat Scans
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
DATA SHEET: McAfee PCI Pro provides a comprehensive file integrity monitoring (FIM), audit trail and network configuration audit solution designed to help merchants and service providers quickly, easily and cost-effectively meet the following requirements of v 1.2 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Posted: 18 Aug 2009 | Published: 18 Aug 2009


The Good, Bad and Necessary: The Complete Guide to PCI 6.6 Success
sponsored by Breach Security
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides IT security professionals with the information needed to understand PCI compliance and specifically, one of the standard's latest requirements, 6.6. In addition, the paper offer tips for successful PCI 6.6 compliance and highlights compliance successes from real-world companies.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Challenges and Opportunities of the Payment Card Industry: A White Paper by the IT Compliance Institute
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Enterprise businesses require the control framework involved in the PCI DSS to help improve internal operational, security and audit performance. This white paper details how alignment of business and PCI goals is important to ensure continuity and meet all internal security standards.
Posted: 08 Jan 2009 | Published: 08 Jan 2009

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PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA SECURITY STANDARD DEFINITION (continued): …  and elaborates on six major objectives.First, a secure network must be maintained in which transactions can be conducted. This requirement involves the use of firewalls that are robust enough to be effectivewithout causing undue inconvenience to cardholders or vendors. Specialized firewalls are available for wireless LANs, which are highly vulnerable to eavesdropping and attacks by malicious hackers. In addition, authentication data such as personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords must not involve defaults supplied by the vendors. Customers should be able to conveniently and frequently … 
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