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PCI DSS Compliance
Global Debt Registry's in-house PCI-DSS consulting practice has designed and implemented a detailed, multi-level architecture built to the PCI DSS standards from the ground up. Security of consumer information is our highest priority.
Because of our stringent security model, Global Debt Registry also meets or exceeds regulatory standards such as Sarbanes Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPAA or industry guidelines such as ISO 17799, SAS70, COSO.
Contact us today for a PCI-DSS consultation with our experienced security professionals.
What is PCI DSS?
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is a result of collaboration between Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB to create common industry security requirements. Other card companies operating in the U.S. have also endorsed the standard within their respective programs. The foundation of PCI DSS is made up of 12 requirements:
Build and Maintain a Secure Network
1.Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect data
2.Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
Protect Cardholder Data
3.Protect stored data
4.Encrypt transmission of cardholder data and sensitive information across public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
5.Use and regularly update anti-virus software
6.Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access Control Measures
7.Restrict access to data by business need-to-know
8.Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
9.Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Regularly Monitor and Test Networks
10.Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
11.Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information Security Policy
12.Maintain a policy that addresses information security.