03/14/2019

Not PCI-compliant? It’s a Risky Move for Your Business

Any business accepting credit card payments needs to be PCI-compliant

Here’s the truth: Any business that accepts credit card payments needs to be PCI-compliant.

Why? Because if your business is non-compliant and a customer’s cardholder data is compromised as result of your negligence, you’re the one who pays.

What Is PCI?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements for handling credit card information that’s meant to ensure that all companies maintain a secure environment for credit card transactions. It’s set forth by the card brands (Visa and Mastercard) and governed by the PCI Security Standards Council.

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