PCI Compliance

by Anton Chuvakin
PCI Compliance
Author: Anton Chuvakin
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2009-11-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1597495395
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PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance, Second Edition, discusses not only how to apply PCI in a practical and cost-effective way but more importantly why. The book explains what the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is and why it is here to stay; how it applies to information technology (IT) and information security professionals and their organization; how to deal with PCI assessors; and how to plan and manage PCI DSS project. It also describes the technologies referenced by PCI DSS and how PCI DSS relates to laws, frameworks, and regulations.This book is for IT managers and company managers who need to understand how PCI DSS applies to their organizations. It is for the small- and medium-size businesses that do not have an IT department to delegate to. It is for large organizations whose PCI DSS project scope is immense. It is also for all organizations that need to grasp the concepts of PCI DSS and how to implement an effective security framework that is also compliant. - Completely updated to follow the PCI DSS standard 1.2.1 - Packed with help to develop and implement an effective security strategy to keep infrastructure compliant and secure - Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience

PCI DSS

by Jim Seaman
PCI DSS
Author: Jim Seaman
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484258088
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Gain a broad understanding of how PCI DSS is structured and obtain a high-level view of the contents and context of each of the 12 top-level requirements. The guidance provided in this book will help you effectively apply PCI DSS in your business environments, enhance your payment card defensive posture, and reduce the opportunities for criminals to compromise your network or steal sensitive data assets. Businesses are seeing an increased volume of data breaches, where an opportunist attacker from outside the business or a disaffected employee successfully exploits poor company practices. Rather than being a regurgitation of the PCI DSS controls, this book aims to help you balance the needs of running your business with the value of implementing PCI DSS for the protection of consumer payment card data. Applying lessons learned from history, military experiences (including multiple deployments into hostile areas), numerous PCI QSA assignments, and corporate cybersecurity and InfoSec roles, author Jim Seaman helps you understand the complexities of the payment card industry data security standard as you protect cardholder data. You will learn how to align the standard with your business IT systems or operations that store, process, and/or transmit sensitive data. This book will help you develop a business cybersecurity and InfoSec strategy through the correct interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of PCI DSS. What You Will Learn Be aware of recent data privacy regulatory changes and the release of PCI DSS v4.0Improve the defense of consumer payment card data to safeguard the reputation of your business and make it more difficult for criminals to breach securityBe familiar with the goals and requirements related to the structure and interdependencies of PCI DSSKnow the potential avenues of attack associated with business payment operationsMake PCI DSS an integral component of your business operationsUnderstand the benefits of enhancing your security cultureSee how the implementation of PCI DSS causes a positive ripple effect across your business Who This Book Is For Business leaders, information security (InfoSec) practitioners, chief information security managers, cybersecurity practitioners, risk managers, IT operations managers, business owners, military enthusiasts, and IT auditors

PCI DSS: A Pocket Guide, fifth edition

by Alan Calder
PCI DSS: A Pocket Guide, fifth edition
Author: Alan Calder
Publisher: IT Governance Ltd
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2016-07-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1849288445
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An ideal introduction and a quick reference to PCI DSS version 3.2 All businesses that accept payment cards are prey for hackers and criminal gangs trying to steal financial information and commit identity fraud. The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) exists to ensure that businesses process credit and debit card orders in a way that effectively protects cardholder data. All organisations that accept, store, transmit or process cardholder data must comply with the Standard; failure to do so can have serious consequences for their ability to process card payments. Product overview Co-written by a PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) and updated to cover PCI DSS version 3.2, this handy pocket guide provides all the information you need to consider as you approach the PCI DSS. It is also an ideal training resource for anyone in your organisation involved with payment card processing. Coverage includes: An overview of PCI DSS v3.2.A PCI self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ).Procedures and qualifications.An overview of the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS).About the authors Alan Calder is the founder and executive chairman of IT Governance Ltd, an information, advice and consultancy firm that helps company boards tackle IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security issues. He has many years of senior management experience in the private and public sectors. Geraint Williams is a knowledgeable and experienced senior information security consultant and PCI QSA, with a strong technical background and experience of the PCI DSS and security testing. He leads the IT Governance CISSP Accelerated Training Programme, as well as the PCI Foundation and Implementer training courses. He has broad technical knowledge of security and IT infrastructure, including high performance computing and Cloud computing. His certifications include CISSP, PCI QSA, CREST Registered Tester, CEH and CHFI.

PCI DSS: A pocket guide, sixth edition

by Alan Calder
PCI DSS: A pocket guide, sixth edition
Author: Alan Calder
Publisher: IT Governance Ltd
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787781631
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This pocket guide is perfect as a quick reference for PCI professionals, or as a handy introduction for new staff. It explains the fundamental concepts of the latest iteration of the PCI DSS, v3.2.1, making it an ideal training resource. It will teach you how to protect your customers' cardholder data with best practice from the Standard.

PCI DSS Version 4.0

by Stephen Hancock
PCI DSS Version 4.0
Author: Stephen Hancock
Publisher: IT Governance Ltd
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787785092
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The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is now on its fourth version. The withdrawal date for v3.2.1 is 31 March 2024. Many organisations around the world – particularly those that fall below the top tier of payment card transaction volumes – are not yet compliant with the new version. This book: Explains the fundamental concepts of PCI DSS v4.0; Is a perfect quick reference guide for PCI professionals, or a handy introduction for people new to the payment card industry; and Covers the consequences of a data breach and how to comply with the Standard, giving practical insights. An ideal introduction to PCI DSS v4.0 Organisations that accept payment cards are prey for criminal hackers trying to steal financial information and commit identity fraud. Many attacks are highly automated, searching for website and payment card system vulnerabilities remotely, using increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques. This guide will help you understand: How you can comply with the requirements of the Standard; The PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001:2022; PTS (PIN Transaction Security); and P2PE (Point-to-point encryption).

PCI Compliance

by Abhay Bhargav
PCI Compliance
Author: Abhay Bhargav
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2014-05-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1498759998
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Although organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder information are required to comply with payment card industry standards, most find it extremely challenging to comply with and meet the requirements of these technically rigorous standards. PCI Compliance: The Definitive Guide explains the ins and outs of the payment card industry (

PCI Compliance

by Branden R. Williams
PCI Compliance
Author: Branden R. Williams
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1597499536
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The credit card industry established the PCI Data Security Standards to provide a minimum standard for how vendors should protect data to ensure it is not stolen by fraudsters. PCI Compliance, 3e, provides the information readers need to understand the current PCI Data Security standards, which have recently been updated to version 2.0, and how to effectively implement security within your company to be compliant with the credit card industry guidelines and protect sensitive and personally identifiable information. Security breaches continue to occur on a regular basis, affecting millions of customers and costing companies millions of dollars in fines and reparations. That doesn't include the effects such security breaches have on the reputation of the companies that suffer attacks. PCI Compliance, 3e, helps readers avoid costly breaches and inefficient compliance initiatives to keep their infrastructure secure. - Provides a clear explanation of PCI - Provides practical case studies, fraud studies, and analysis of PCI - The first book to address version 2.0 updates to the PCI DSS, security strategy to keep your infrastructure PCI compliant

PCI Compliance

by Branden Williams
PCI Compliance
Author: Branden Williams
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2022-12-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000822346
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The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is now in its 18th year, and it is continuing to dominate corporate security budgets and resources. If you accept, process, transmit, or store payment card data branded by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or JCB (or their affiliates and partners), you must comply with this lengthy standard. Personal data theft is at the top of the list of likely cybercrimes that modern-day corporations must defend against. In particular, credit or debit card data is preferred by cybercriminals as they can find ways to monetize it quickly from anywhere in the world. Is your payment processing secure and compliant? The new Fifth Edition of PCI Compliance has been revised to follow the new PCI DSS version 4.0, which is a complete overhaul to the standard. Also new to the Fifth Edition are: additional case studies and clear guidelines and instructions for maintaining PCI compliance globally, including coverage of technologies such as Kubernetes, cloud, near-field communication, point-to-point encryption, Mobile, Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. This is the first book to address the recent updates to PCI DSS and the only book you will need during your PCI DSS journey. The real-world scenarios and hands-on guidance will be extremely valuable, as well as the community of professionals you will join after buying this book. Each chapter has how-to guidance to walk you through implementing concepts and real-world scenarios to help you grasp how PCI DSS will affect your daily operations. This book provides the information that you need in order to understand the current PCI Data Security Standards and the ecosystem that surrounds them, how to effectively implement security on network infrastructure in order to be compliant with the credit card industry guidelines, and help you protect sensitive and personally identifiable information. Our book puts security first as a way to enable compliance. Completely updated to follow the current PCI DSS version 4.0 Packed with tips to develop and implement an effective PCI DSS and cybersecurity strategy Includes coverage of new and emerging technologies such as Kubernetes, mobility, and 3D Secure 2.0 Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience

Payment Security Essentials: The PCIDSS Guidebook

by Anand Vemula
Payment Security Essentials: The PCIDSS Guidebook
Author: Anand Vemula
Publisher: Anand Vemula
Total Pages: 97
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:
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Payment Security Essentials: The PCI DSS Guidebook" serves as a comprehensive manual for navigating the complexities of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Authored by leading experts in the field, the book offers a detailed exploration of PCI DSS compliance and its vital role in safeguarding payment transactions. The guidebook begins by providing a thorough overview of PCI DSS, outlining its objectives, scope, and regulatory framework. It delves into the various requirements and controls mandated by PCI DSS, breaking down each component to facilitate understanding and implementation. One of the key strengths of the book lies in its practical approach to compliance. It offers actionable insights and best practices for achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance, regardless of an organization's size or industry sector. From establishing a secure network infrastructure to implementing robust access controls, the guidebook offers step-by-step guidance on meeting each requirement effectively. Furthermore, "Payment Security Essentials" emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and assessment to ensure ongoing compliance and security. It provides guidance on conducting thorough security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks proactively. Moreover, the guidebook addresses the critical issue of securing cardholder data, offering strategies for encryption, tokenization, and secure storage. It also highlights the importance of security awareness training and the role of employees in maintaining a secure payment environment. In summary, "Payment Security Essentials: The PCI DSS Guidebook" is an indispensable resource for organizations seeking to enhance their payment security posture and achieve PCI DSS compliance. With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and actionable recommendations, the guidebook equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect against data breaches and financial fraud in today's evolving threat landscape.