The PCI DSS self-assessment questionnaire can be challenging for non-technical people, especially when you don’t understand the different terms floating around inside it. “Qualified Integrator and Reseller” is one of those terms that is known to throw merchants for a loop. The PCI DSS question … Read more
Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) have risky business to attend to. In the payments ecosystem, ISO businesses have a lot going for them. The recurring revenue model for ISOs is alive and well, and many have found success by specializing in specific market niches. Sure, being … Read more
Did you know that your business’s PCI compliance can play a big role in attracting and retaining customers, whether you sell to other businesses or directly to consumers? Many businesses are figuring that out, because I’m often asked the question, “How can we let our … Read more
Guest post by Simon Parker, Minerva Building a Case for Next-Generation Access Control Identities are stolen more during the holidays than any other time of the year. That’s because this is the season in which shoppers use their credit and debit cards the most. And … Read more
The time to understand third-party breach risk is now. Back in May, we took an in-depth look at the PCI 3.2 SAQs. We noted that the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) is responding to the recent data breaches involving third-party service providers by significantly enhancing … Read more
Is Your Service Provider Compliant? Many service providers say they are PCI compliant, and they very well could be, but don’t let that give you a false sense of security. Hearing “we’re PCI compliant” should prompt you to ask additional questions to determine what their … Read more