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When using a smartphone, tablet or other mobile POS system, these same standards apply. In addition, specific mobile payments standards apply. In this article, we’ll go over concepts regarding payment security and remaining compliant when processing cards. Security Risks of the Digital Age Hackers are everywhere, and it’s been that way for years. Anything you …
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PCI compliance is a complicated topic for even security professionals, so it’s no wonder many small business owners feel overwhelmed just thinking about it. Some businesses are required to use Qualified Security Assessors. In this article, I’ll tackle what Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) do to help demystify the process of PCI compliance. Looking for more …
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In this article we’ll be exploring the Discover Information Security and Compliance (DISC) Program. Before we get into Discover’s specific rules, you’ll need to make sure you’re compliant with PCI DSS – This is an agreed set of requirements for everyone involved in the credit card system. You can check out our article on PCI …
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They’re designed to protect cardholder data, which can improve customer relationships, your profitability, and prevent a costly security breach and damage to your business reputation. There are a few steps to meeting these regulations, which we’ll go over in this article. Make Sure You Are PCI Compliant PCI DSS is an agreed upon set of …
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In this article we’ll be exploring Visa cards, specifically the “Visa Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP)” which over time evolved into the current PCI DSS standards. If you’re not familiar with PCI DSS, be sure to check out our article on PCI compliance. Validate Your Compliance with PCI DSS with Visa Visa provides a “level” …
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Note: Following TSYS’s acquisition by Global Payments, the Guardian Security Suite no longer appears to be available under that name. We’re leaving this article here for historical purposes, but it will no longer be updated. Any security services offered by Global will be covered in their own articles. Looking for something specific? Give us a …
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In response to this threat that can cripple or virtually destroy any retail business, Total System Services, Inc. (also known as TSYS) created a Credit Card Compromise Assistance Plan (C-CAP). This service can ease the financial risk and reassure business owners who accept credit cards at their retail locations and online. C-CAP protects them from …
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Note: TransArmor was originally developed and offered by First Data, who has since been acquired by Fiserv. TransArmor is still available under that name, but is now considered an offering from Fiserv. Owning a business is complicated and it can be difficult to completely protect yourself from data breaches. Whether you have store and distribution …
