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VIRTUAL INTERNET (UK) LTD : PCI DSS COMPLIANCE

 

What PCI Compliance Means

As credit card use has become more widespread both offline and online, and as consumer concern about security has understandably grown, the credit card industries have made an effort to ensure that sensitive information is protected. To that end, in September 2006, the major credit card companies (American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa International) formed the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) and established a set of rules for what they called PCI compliance. These rules have to be followed depending on the size of a business and the number of credit card transactions handled, and if done properly will help protect consumers' data from theft.


The Rules for PCI Compliance
There are six major categories within the standards established by the PCI SSC, which are as follows:

  • --Build and maintain a secure network
  • --Protect cardholder data
  • --Maintain a vulnerability management program
  • --Implement strong access control measures
  • --Regularly monitor and test networks
  • --Maintain an information security policy

 

What do you need to do?
If you store customer Credit card information, then as of June 2008 you will be required to be PCI DSS compliant. This can be achieved by completing a self assessment from the PCI standards Authority or by employing an approved QSA company to audit you independently.

 

 

Virtual Internet (VI) PCI Compliance:
Virtual Internet UK Ltd adheres to the necessary criteria as set our by the PCI security standards council for hosting companies.

  • Requirement 9 - Restrict Physical Access to Cardholder Data.
  • Requirement 12 - Maintain a policy that addresses information security for employees and contractors. (VI Security Policy)

 

How can VI Help me achieve PCI Compliance?
The Security of your hosted environment is very important within this standard. If you do not have a Firewall at present or are unaware of what you need, we can advise you and install the necessary components.

The VI security Audit is a perfect way to ensure that your Servers and Firewall's are patched and up to date. Contact the VI Server Engineer Dept on 020 7854 6695 who will be happy to assist you with getting your hosting services up to date ready for your PCI Audit.



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