Everything is encrypted therefore PCI DSS doesn’t apply?
We still have clients ask us this question from time to time. Unfortunately, simply encrypting Cardholder data (CHD) doesn’t necessarily de-scope it. Under most circumstances, if encrypted CHD is stored, processed or transmitted it will still be in the scope of PCI...
All you need to know about PCI DSS & Documentation
Complying to PCI DSS requires you to have both documented processes and policies in place. Remember: PCI DSS is about People, Processes and Technology. The processes are usually described in policy and process documentation. You have to supply these documents as...
What Is a PCI ROC? 4 Reasons Why You Need One
Why organizations should consider having a PCI Report on Compliance completed, even if the acquiring bank is not requiring one.The Report On Compliance is mostly referred to as “ROC”. We often see our customers struggle to understand the differences between the PCI...
Requirement 12 of PCI DSS explained
This blog is part of a blog series on the 12 requirements of PCI DSS. We discuss the common challenges and explain what kind of evidence is needed to comply with the requirement. Here we discuss: Requirement 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security...
Requirement 11 of PCI DSS explained
This blog is part of a blog series on the 12 requirements of PCI DSS. We discuss the common challenges and explain what kind of evidence is needed to comply with the requirement. Here we discuss: Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes The system...
Why should you bother to comply to PCI DSS?
Achieving PCI Compliance can be challenging. However, maintaining compliance with the latest version of the PCI Data Security Standards can be even more difficult. As part of the PCI Compliance process, there are many different things that an organization must do...