This article is the first in a short series designed to help small businesses understand the regulations around securing credit card transactions, specifically the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standard) requirements.

In an effort to provide the most tangible information, I’ve consulted with a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). Portions of content and resources in this series have been contributed by trusted security colleague, Martin McKeay, QSA and host of the Network Security Podcast.

Let’s jump right in and start looking at some of the most intriguing questions surrounding the PCI DSS requirements, as they apply to smaller businesses.

Read the entire article at Dark Reading
http://darkreading.com/blog/archives/2010/10/what_every_smal.html

# # #

jj

Author, speaker, and recognized authority on network and wireless security architectures, Jennifer (JJ) Minella helps organizations solve technical problems and align teams.

View all posts