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Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

VISTA InfoSec

If you run a small business, keeping your POS system secure is a must, not just a matter of simple data protection but also one that ties into your business’s credibility in an increasingly cashless era. Let’s look at some best practices you’ll want to implement to keep payment data safe from cybercriminals: 1.

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Eight Steps to Take Toward PCI DSS v4.0

PCI Security Standards

essential for organizations involved in payment data security. The clock is ticking on PCI DSS v3.2.1. On 31 March 2024, PCI DSS v3.2.1 will be retired, making the transition to PCI DSS v4.0 To help with this transition, PCI SSC has identified eight steps you should take on your journey to PCI DSS v4.0.

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Survey Reveals Payment Data Security Concerns

Payments Dive

Have advances in security provided reassurance to consumers that sensitive payment card data is being protected? This infographic looks at the results of a survey of US, UK and Australian adults which found 67% are concerned about the security of their credit/debit card data.

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Addressing Threat Prioritization Challenges Within the Financial Payments Industry

Fintech Weekly

For instance, many discussions around emerging payment technologies ease assessment across various PCI standards, as well as conversations about the challenges businesses and assessors face in implementing ongoing changes to the standards regarding the auditing of systems.

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PCI Gains Payment Data Security Ally

PYMNTS

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced Tuesday (March 22) that it is joining forces with the European Card Payment Association (ECPA) to further the fight against global payment data theft. We’re looking forward to ECPA’s active participation on every level of the council.

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PCI SSC Participating Organizations Share Why You Should Join the Council in 2024

PCI Security Standards

Collaboration is at the heart of the PCI Security Standards Council’s mission to help secure payment data globally. As a global forum, the Council brings together payments industry stakeholders to develop and drive implementation of data security standards and resources for safe payments worldwide.

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A blockchain startup seeks to duplicate Amazon's control of payment data

Payments Source

A Brooklyn startup predicts a mix of blockchain and AI can give retailers a referral and conversion model like Amazon and eBay, but the merchants will have to cede some data control.

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