PCI Data Security Standard

The PCI Data Security Standard requirements apply to all payment card network members, merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit cardholder data. The core requirements are organized in six categories.

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

• Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data.
• Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.

Protect Cardholder Data

• Protect stored cardholder data
• Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks.

Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program

• Use and regularly update anti-virus software
• Develop and maintain secure systems and applications

Implement Strong Access Control Measures

• Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know
• Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
• Restrict physical access to cardholder data

Regularly Monitor and Test Networks

• Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
• Regularly test security systems and processes

Maintain an Information Security Policy

• Maintain a policy that addresses information security

For more information, click on the links below:

PCI-DSS Wireless Guidlines PDF