As the Payment card industry moves to a security framework the key for small business is to solve the basics
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Here is our most popular post http://oversitesentry.com/90-cc-machines-have-default-password/ 90% of Credit Card machines have been shown to have default password – this is a very dangerous thing.
Another of our posts discusses the basics of PCI compliance:
Solving PCI compliance may only mean paying attention to 1,2,3,4,5, 7,8,9 10, 11, and 12.
Many of these categories are resolved by keeping up a security policy.
Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems
- 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
- Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software or programs
- Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access Control Measures
- Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know
- Identify and authenticate access to system components
- 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 all personnel
The latest PCI compliance information is always at the PCI standards organization website:
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/document_library?category=pcidss&document=pci_dss