Why It Matters
Failure to comply can lead to fines, increased processing fees, or loss of the ability to accept card payments.
Compliance
PCI-DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
What PCI Is
PCI-DSS is a security standard designed to protect credit and debit card data during processing, storage, and transmission.
Background & History
Introduced in 2004 by major credit card brands (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), PCI was created to reduce credit card fraud and data breaches.
Industries That Commonly Need PCI-DSS
Retail
Hospitality
Healthcare practices
Professional services
Any business that processes card payments