IT support for your PCI DSS compliance work
Payment-card security depends on how your systems are configured, accessed, and maintained. PC NET TECHS helps with the practical IT safeguards and documentation that support your organization's PCI DSS work.
Understand the payment environment first
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) addresses the protection of payment-account data. The relevant scope can include systems that store, process, or transmit that data, as well as systems that affect the security of the payment environment. Your payment provider, acquiring bank, or assessor helps establish the validation process that applies to your business.
Focus the IT work on your environment
These are the areas to discuss and scope for your payment environment.
Network safeguards
Review firewall configuration and separation between payment systems and other networks.
User and administrator access
Review accounts, permissions, and stronger sign-in controls.
System maintenance
Address supported software, patching, and endpoint protection.
Documentation and follow-through
Record relevant configurations and the agreed remediation work for your compliance process.
Coordinate with the people handling validation
If your validation process calls for a Qualified Security Assessor or an Approved Scanning Vendor, those roles must be handled by appropriately qualified providers. PC NET TECHS focuses on the supporting IT work included in your agreement.
Official guidance
The PCI Security Standards Council publishes the standard and its supporting documents.
Common questions
Is a secure payment terminal enough to settle our PCI obligations?
Does PC NET TECHS issue PCI certification?
What should we bring to the initial conversation?
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