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PCI Qualified Security Assessors, QIRs and PCI DSS Compliance

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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Discover Information Security and Compliance Program

By Ben Dwyer

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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American Express Data Security Operating Policy

By Ben Dwyer

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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MasterCard Site Data Protection Program

By Ben Dwyer

Part of this is ensuring you meet the requirements of the various credit card issuers like Visa, AMEX, and Mastercard. In this article we’ll be exploring credit cards issued by Mastercard and governed by the Mastercard Site Data Protection (SDP) Program. What is the Mastercard SDP? Just like other card providers, a large part of …

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Visa Cardholder Information Security Program

By Ben Dwyer

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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Business Owners: EMV Chip Card Scams and Misleading Sales Tactics

By Ben Dwyer

As often happens when there’s confusion, scammers and unethical companies take advantage of the confusion. Here are some of the chip card scams you may run into, even if you’ve already upgraded your machines. Chip Card Scams Unfortunately, chip card scams are not uncommon. They include phone scams, invoice scams, and even tampering with physical …

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Guardian Security Suite by TSYS

By Ben Dwyer

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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The CurrentC Shutdown and What It Means For You

By Ben Dwyer

CurrentC was initially rolled out in a beta pilot program in Columbus, Ohio on September 15, 2015. A nationwide rollout was planned for 2016 but was canceled as the organization looks at other growth methods. Merchants who accepted CurrentC should inform customers that it’s no longer available. However, other forms of mobile payments are still …

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PCI Qualified Security Assessors, QIRs and PCI DSS Compliance

Discover Information Security and Compliance Program

American Express Data Security Operating Policy

MasterCard Site Data Protection Program

Visa Cardholder Information Security Program

Business Owners: EMV Chip Card Scams and Misleading Sales Tactics

Guardian Security Suite by TSYS

The CurrentC Shutdown and What It Means For You

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