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PCI DSS Checklist: Secure Your Business

VISTA InfoSec

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To get started on your journey towards PCI DSS compliance, we recommend visiting the PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI DSS Requirement 8 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

In our ongoing series of articles on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), we’ve been examining each requirement in detail. In this blog post, we will delve into the changes introduced in PCI DSS Requirement 8 from version 3.2.1 Conclusion: PCI DSS v4.0 password and token).

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PCI DSS Requirement 1 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

And mark your calendars, because the current PCI DSS v3.2.1 That’s right, the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) has announced the release of the new and improved PCI DSS v4.0, That’s right, the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) has announced the release of the new and improved PCI DSS v4.0,

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

Stax

TL;DR The PCI DSS determines security protocols and sets the standards for payment security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds additional layers of security by requiring additional verification during the transaction process. How do two-factor authentication and “3-D secure” protect payment information? What is SSL/TLS?

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How to Create a GDPR-Compliant Password Policy?

VISTA InfoSec

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to the authentication process. MFA requires users to provide two or more verification factors, such as a password and a one-time code sent to their mobile device.

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

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. Nearly 20 years later, with more than 300 requirements and sub-requirements, PCI DSS continues evolving. Don't, however, let the term "merchants" fool you.

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Everything You Need to Know About PCI Compliance for Credit Card Processing

Stax

TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. There are 12 requirements under PCI DSS, divided into six major categories. What is PCI Compliance? PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”