The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the major credit card companies to ensure the adoption of consistent security measures by all merchants. There are 12 requirements for meeting the PCI DSS, broken into 6 groups:
Build and Maintain a Secure Network
REQUIREMENT 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
Protect Cardholder Data
REQUIREMENT 3: Protect stored cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
REQUIREMENT 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software
REQUIREMENT 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access Control Measures
REQUIREMENT 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know
REQUIREMENT 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
REQUIREMENT 9: Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Regularly Monitor and Test Networks
REQUIREMENT 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 11: Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information Security Policy
REQUIREMENT 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security
For more information on PCI Compliance please visit the PCI Security Standards Council website.
