VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

In our exploration of PCI DSS v4.0’s ’s changes, we’ve reached the heart of the matter – Requirement 3: Protect Stored Account Data. So, what’s the purpose of Requirement 3? It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2024

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and comforte AG, a leading provider of data-centric security solutions, have announced a partnership to help customers meet the new Payment Cards Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) v4.0 PCI DSS v4.0

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Basis Theory

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines hundreds of requirements for storing, processing, and transmitting cardholder data. Any business that accepts payments from any of the major card networks must comply with this standard.

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Basis Theory

MAY 6, 2024

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Failure to meet these standards could result in fines or bans as a merchant or service, rendering you unable to process payments or send payment data with the major networks.

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Ikajo

MAY 19, 2021

One of the key factors making it possible is the industry’s joint efforts to enhance card transactions security, reflected in PCI DSS. In this article, we’re going to deep dive into PCI DSS meaning, history, requirements, procedures, and costs. What is PCI DSS? This way, PCI DSS 2.0

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the world of digital transactions, businesses handling payment cards must demonstrate their data security measures through the Payment Card Industry Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ). Completing the SAQ is a key step in the PCI DSS assessment process, followed by an Attestation of Compliance (AoC) to confirm accuracy.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When consumers have faith in your business and capabilities to protect their data, they’re more likely to shop with you. There are 12 requirements under PCI DSS, divided into six major categories. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. What is PCI Compliance?

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Exact Payments

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

However, with progress comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to safeguarding sensitive payment card data. Enter the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): a comprehensive framework that sets forth stringent rules and regulations to ensure the secure handling, processing, and transmission of cardholder information.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments.

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Evolve Payment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Table of Contents PCI Compliance in a Nutshell PCI compliance, also known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , or PCI-DSS, is an important standard that major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard have adopted to protect themselves and their merchants from the risks associated with exposed cardholder data.

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Fi911

MARCH 26, 2024

Tokenization is a security measure that swaps sensitive data with a random number or “token.” This token holds no traceable connection to the real data, offering optimal data security for merchants and cardholders alike. Meanwhile, sensitive cardholder data is swapped with a unique, single-use token.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

All card reader terminals involved in this process are installed and operated under NMI’s PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution, enhancing both physical and transaction security and ensuring compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. Whether adhering to federal mandates, state laws, or international compliance, there’s a global framework that ensures secure financial transactions worldwide. End-to-end encryption.

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Basis Theory

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, data security has been treated as featureless and burdensome—but a necessary expense incurred by organizations. Today, we can tokenize anything from credit card primary account numbers (PAN) to one-time debit card transactions or social security numbers.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Loss, corruption, improper use, and unwanted access to a company’s data assets can lead to immense negative publicity, which in turn can cause irreparable reputation damage, fines, sanctions, and loss of profits. Moreover, companies need to follow data privacy and compliance requirements to stay in business.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 24, 2024

Bluefin , the integrated payments pioneer in PCI-validated Point-to-Point (P2PE) encryption and tokenization services that protect payments and sensitive data, has announced the completion of Elavon certification for SUNMI Payment Terminal. It can also reduce the PCI DSS compliance burden by more than 90%.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

The primary security standards that payment systems typically adhere to include: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): PCI DSS sets forth requirements for securing payment card data, including encryption, access control, network monitoring, and regular security testing.

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Payments Source

JULY 2, 2020

million from the banking division of the country's post office more than a year ago, it served as a stark reminder that encryption doesn't mean a thing if the key is left unprotected. When South African investigators last week revealed that fraudsters stole more than $3.2

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device. Customers can also generate real-time transaction statements, and cater to various reconciliation needs.

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Exact Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) plays a crucial role in protecting cardholder data for businesses that accept credit card payments. This set of security guidelines is mandated by major credit card associations such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 22, 2024

PIN Encryption : Once the customer enters the PIN, it is encrypted immediately to protect the information. Encryption ensures the PIN cannot be intercepted or stolen during transmission. Verification : The encrypted PIN is sent to the card issuer’s system, where it is matched against the cardholder’s stored PIN.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

A crucial aspect of risk management involves adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) , which sets stringent guidelines for securing payment transactions and protecting cardholder information.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device. Apple Pay is easy to set up.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In this week’s B2B Data Digest, PYMNTS dives into new research about small businesses’ data security and cybersecurity efforts. Small businesses seem quite confident in their ability to protect themselves and their customers’ data, but according to researchers, that confidence is likely misguided. —60

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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Secure Transactions: Online terminals incorporate security protocols like SSL encryption, tokenization, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. This security infrastructure protects sensitive payment information during transactions, building customer trust.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In updating its point-to-point encryption standard, the PCI Security Standards Council says the resulting simplified validation process for component and software providers will result in more products available for cardholder data protection.

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EBizCharge

JULY 19, 2024

This article will explore five reasons why using PDF forms for payment collection doesn’t meet PCI DSS requirements, highlighting the risks and security gaps inherent in this method. By understanding these pitfalls, businesses can take proactive steps to adopt more secure payment processing solutions.

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EBizCharge

MARCH 12, 2024

Therefore, merchants should offer popular payment options that provide consumers flexibility and robust security features to protect sensitive data. For this, look for payment providers that are compliant with relevant regulations and standards, like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

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EBizCharge

JULY 24, 2024

The core of P2P systems lies in their ability to directly connect users’ bank accounts, digital wallets, or card details with the intended recipient’s account through a secure platform. P2P payment systems encrypt sensitive data, maintaining privacy and reducing the risk of fraud.

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Payment Savvy

JULY 3, 2024

Security Measures in Debit Card Payment Processing Here’s a breakdown of security measures employed in debit card payment processing: Encryption Encryption involves converting sensitive information (debit card numbers and personal details) into a coded format that is unreadable without a unique decryption key.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2018

With retailers struggling to get compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , qualified security assessors are going to be in more demand and can offer tokenization as one way of achieving compliance.

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EBizCharge

MAY 24, 2024

Enhanced security and compliance Embedded payment systems typically come equipped with advanced security measures that align with the highest compliance standards. Most embedded Sage payment solutions adhere to strict regulations, including PCI-DSS compliance and Secure Sockets Layer/ Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) protocols.

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2024

Legal and payment compliance Adhering to compliance standards, including those set by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), is essential. These standards ensure that customer payment information is handled securely and that transactions meet legal requirements.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Hackers often try to intercept the data as it travels between entities, attempting to breach retailers’ or their payment providers’ systems to obtain stored cardholder details. PCI DSS is intended to help combat this by instructing merchants on safeguarding the transactional steps in which they are involved.

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EBizCharge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Security: Salesforce adheres to stringent security protocols, such as PCI compliance, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and advanced data encryption, to safeguard payment data. Encryption, fraud detection systems, and regular security audits protect business financial information and customer payment data.

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Payment Savvy

JANUARY 27, 2021

Use Encryption and Tokenization. If you’ve been looking for ways to make your business more secure, you’ve probably have come across these two terms. Tokenization and encryption handle the data they are attempting to replace differently. Tokenization removes data from a system and replaces it with an associated value.

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