Further Reading and Resources

Major Credit Card Companies Explain Their PCI programs on the following sites:

• American Express offers information on its DSOP program.
  
  
• Learn about the Discover Card DISC program on Discover's site.
  
  
• Visit the MasterCard site for information about their SDP program.
  
  
• Visa's Internet site goes into great detail about complying with its CISP program.
  
  
• Learn about regulatory compliance for payroll cards on the American Payroll Association's site.
  
  
• The ITC Compliance Institute offers a wealth of information on PCI compliance.
  
  
• The Internet Retailer magazine has an interesting article about compliance.
  
  
• The Identity Theft Resource Center offers help for consumers who think they have been victims of identity theft. As well, the Web site offers help for businesses and resources for both consumers and businesses.
  
  
• PCI Auditor's Discussion Board - forum for banks, merchants and services providers impacted by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

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