PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard”. It was developed by the major credit card companies as a guideline to help protect organizations that process card payments against fraud, hacking and various other security vulnerabilities and threats. These multilateral standards encompass a broad range of cutting edge security technologies to satisfy PCI DSS requirements.
A company processing, storing or transmitting payment card data must be PCI DSS compliant, or they will risk losing their ability to process credit card payments and can possibly be fined for incidents involving data that your company is required to protect.
While firewalls, vulnerability patching and intrusion detection systems have become standard components of Web-based applications for businesses and hosting providers, they are only one part of the solution. As evident from the ever-increasing reports of data breaches, hackers are staying a step ahead of the atypical security framework. Already one of the more strict security frameworks, dictating an intensive procedural approach to managing security on a daily basis, the current and upcoming releases of the PCI Council’s Data Security Standard will also require the implementation of less familiar technologies such as application firewalls and wireless traffic analyzers.
NeoSpire has the technology and familiarity to help your company conform to the next generation of Payment Card Industry security requirements? Not sure if your company needs such technology? It might be time to find out; the reputation of your company depends on it.
- Installation and Configuration
A NeoSpire administrator will manage the installation and configuration of your custom, scalable network. The network will maintain a firewall structure to safeguard cardholder information.
- PCI DSS Security Scanning
NeoSpire utilizes an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) to conduct quarterly scans, in conjunction with a vulnerability management program, of Internet-facing IP addresses. These scans reveal security vulnerabilities, which are reported to the customer detailing the issue with remediation plans.
- Encrypted Backup
NeoSpire utilizes several types of encryption and protection methods to secure stored data. Such methods render stored information unreadable and unusable to anyone unauthorized to view the data.
- Vulnerability Management
NeoSpire expert administrators use the most current anti-virus software and security patches to avoid and remedy system weaknesses.
- Monitoring/Testing
In addition to the maintenance of a security policy, NeoSpire will track and monitor all access to your company’s cardholder data. Testing of security systems and processes will be scheduled on a regular basis.
Being PCI DSS compliant will:
- Save your company’s reputation
- Ensure cardholder data is protected
- Drastically reduce costs from data theft
Is your company PCI DSS compliant? Call us today and find out with a NeoSpire evaluation.
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