What is PCI-DSS?

The PCI Security Standards Council developed twelve detailed control requirements for enhancing payment account data security, commonly referred to as PCI Compliance. These twelve objectives can be grouped onto six broader categories:

• Build and maintain a secure network
• Protect cardholder data
• Maintain a vulnerability management program
• Implement strong access control measures
• Regularly monitor and test networks
• Maintain an information security policy

How can businesses become PCI-DSS compliant?

1. Use a PA-DSS validated application (Guardian's The Payment Manager)
2. Comply with the six items above
3. Complete an annual PCI-DSS questionnaire

Summary

With “The Payment Manager” the expensive and daunting compliance process becomes cost effective and simple.