Scoping a PCI assessment can be challenging. But, the growth of e-commerce and mobile shopping and payments makes cardholder data security more important than ever.

Securing cardholder data is a merchant’s responsibility. Any business that processes payment cards should prioritize protecting sensitive data. The Payment Card Data Industry Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of standards aimed at protecting cardholders from fraud and data breaches.

This article gives an excellent overview of the 12 principal requirements of PCI DSS. The list details best practices to ensure a safer payments ecosystem, from maintaining strong firewall configurations to regularly testing security systems and processes.

PCI is complicated, but vital to all retailers today. Learn how STCR’s solutions help ensure compliance and protect your customers and your business.