PCI Compliance


Book Description

PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance, Second Edition, discusses not only how to apply PCI in a practical and cost-effective way but more importantly why. The book explains what the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is and why it is here to stay; how it applies to information technology (IT) and information security professionals and their organization; how to deal with PCI assessors; and how to plan and manage PCI DSS project. It also describes the technologies referenced by PCI DSS and how PCI DSS relates to laws, frameworks, and regulations.This book is for IT managers and company managers who need to understand how PCI DSS applies to their organizations. It is for the small- and medium-size businesses that do not have an IT department to delegate to. It is for large organizations whose PCI DSS project scope is immense. It is also for all organizations that need to grasp the concepts of PCI DSS and how to implement an effective security framework that is also compliant. - Completely updated to follow the PCI DSS standard 1.2.1 - Packed with help to develop and implement an effective security strategy to keep infrastructure compliant and secure - Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience




PCI DSS Version 4.0


Book Description

The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is now on its fourth version. The withdrawal date for v3.2.1 is 31 March 2024. Many organisations around the world – particularly those that fall below the top tier of payment card transaction volumes – are not yet compliant with the new version. This book: Explains the fundamental concepts of PCI DSS v4.0; Is a perfect quick reference guide for PCI professionals, or a handy introduction for people new to the payment card industry; and Covers the consequences of a data breach and how to comply with the Standard, giving practical insights. An ideal introduction to PCI DSS v4.0 Organisations that accept payment cards are prey for criminal hackers trying to steal financial information and commit identity fraud. Many attacks are highly automated, searching for website and payment card system vulnerabilities remotely, using increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques. This guide will help you understand: How you can comply with the requirements of the Standard; The PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001:2022; PTS (PIN Transaction Security); and P2PE (Point-to-point encryption).




Information Security Policy Development for Compliance


Book Description

Although compliance standards can be helpful guides to writing comprehensive security policies, many of the standards state the same requirements in slightly different ways. Information Security Policy Development for Compliance: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA Standard, PCI DSS V2.0, and AUP V5.0 provides a simplified way to write policies th




PCI DSS


Book Description

Gain a broad understanding of how PCI DSS is structured and obtain a high-level view of the contents and context of each of the 12 top-level requirements. The guidance provided in this book will help you effectively apply PCI DSS in your business environments, enhance your payment card defensive posture, and reduce the opportunities for criminals to compromise your network or steal sensitive data assets. Businesses are seeing an increased volume of data breaches, where an opportunist attacker from outside the business or a disaffected employee successfully exploits poor company practices. Rather than being a regurgitation of the PCI DSS controls, this book aims to help you balance the needs of running your business with the value of implementing PCI DSS for the protection of consumer payment card data. Applying lessons learned from history, military experiences (including multiple deployments into hostile areas), numerous PCI QSA assignments, and corporate cybersecurity and InfoSec roles, author Jim Seaman helps you understand the complexities of the payment card industry data security standard as you protect cardholder data. You will learn how to align the standard with your business IT systems or operations that store, process, and/or transmit sensitive data. This book will help you develop a business cybersecurity and InfoSec strategy through the correct interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of PCI DSS. What You Will Learn Be aware of recent data privacy regulatory changes and the release of PCI DSS v4.0Improve the defense of consumer payment card data to safeguard the reputation of your business and make it more difficult for criminals to breach securityBe familiar with the goals and requirements related to the structure and interdependencies of PCI DSSKnow the potential avenues of attack associated with business payment operationsMake PCI DSS an integral component of your business operationsUnderstand the benefits of enhancing your security cultureSee how the implementation of PCI DSS causes a positive ripple effect across your business Who This Book Is For Business leaders, information security (InfoSec) practitioners, chief information security managers, cybersecurity practitioners, risk managers, IT operations managers, business owners, military enthusiasts, and IT auditors




Information Security Policy Development for Compliance


Book Description

Although compliance standards can be helpful guides to writing comprehensive security policies, many of the standards state the same requirements in slightly different ways. Information Security Policy Development for Compliance: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA Standard, PCI DSS V2.0, and AUP V5.0 provides a simplified way to write policies that meet the major regulatory requirements, without having to manually look up each and every control. Explaining how to write policy statements that address multiple compliance standards and regulatory requirements, the book will help readers elicit management opinions on information security and document the formal and informal procedures currently in place. Topics covered include:Entity-level policies and procedures, Access-control policies and procedures, Change control and change management, System information integrity and monitoring, System services acquisition and protection, Informational asset management, Continuity of operations. The book supplies you with the tools to use the full range of compliance standards as guides for writing policies that meet the security needs of your organization. Detailing a methodology to facilitate the elicitation process, it asks pointed questions to help you obtain the information needed to write relevant policies. More importantly, this methodology can help you identify the weaknesses and vulnerabilities that exist in your organization. A valuable resource for policy writers who must meet multiple compliance standards, this guidebook is also available in eBook format. The eBook version includes hyperlinks beside each statement that explain what the various standards say about each topic and provide time-saving guidance in determining what your policy should include.




PCI DSS 3.1


Book Description

PCI DSS has recently updated its standard to 3.1. While the changes are fairly minor in nature, there are massive implications to companies relying on SSL as a scope reducing tool inside their enterprise. This update book goes through the specific changes to PCI DSS 3.1, and includes new case studies that discuss the specific implications for making the change to 3.1. This concise supplement also includes a detailed explanation of each changed requirement and how it will impact your environment. PCI Compliance, 3.1 Addendum serves as an update to Syngress' comprehensive reference volume PCI Compliance, Fourth Edition. - Includes all system updates to the new version of PCI DSS 3.1 - Details and describes each update and enhancement - Includes case studies that illustrate when and where these changes will effect and improve your enterprise




PCI Express System Architecture


Book Description

••PCI EXPRESS is considered to be the most general purpose bus so it should appeal to a wide audience in this arena.•Today's buses are becoming more specialized to meet the needs of the particular system applications, building the need for this book.•Mindshare and their only competitor in this space, Solari, team up in this new book.




Advances in Enterprise Technology Risk Assessment


Book Description

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the field of auditing is also undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional practices are being challenged by the complexities of modern business environments and the integration of advanced technologies. This shift requires a new approach to risk assessment and auditing, one that can adapt to the changing landscape and address the emerging challenges of technology-driven organizations. Advances in Enterprise Technology Risk Assessment offers a comprehensive resource to meet this need. The book combines research-based insights with actionable strategies and covers a wide range of topics from the integration of unprecedented technologies to the impact of global events on auditing practices. By balancing both theoretical and practical perspectives, it provides a roadmap for navigating the intricacies of technology auditing and organizational resilience in the next era of risk assessment.




PCI Compliance


Book Description

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is now in its 18th year, and it is continuing to dominate corporate security budgets and resources. If you accept, process, transmit, or store payment card data branded by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or JCB (or their affiliates and partners), you must comply with this lengthy standard. Personal data theft is at the top of the list of likely cybercrimes that modern-day corporations must defend against. In particular, credit or debit card data is preferred by cybercriminals as they can find ways to monetize it quickly from anywhere in the world. Is your payment processing secure and compliant? The new Fifth Edition of PCI Compliance has been revised to follow the new PCI DSS version 4.0, which is a complete overhaul to the standard. Also new to the Fifth Edition are: additional case studies and clear guidelines and instructions for maintaining PCI compliance globally, including coverage of technologies such as Kubernetes, cloud, near-field communication, point-to-point encryption, Mobile, Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. This is the first book to address the recent updates to PCI DSS and the only book you will need during your PCI DSS journey. The real-world scenarios and hands-on guidance will be extremely valuable, as well as the community of professionals you will join after buying this book. Each chapter has how-to guidance to walk you through implementing concepts and real-world scenarios to help you grasp how PCI DSS will affect your daily operations. This book provides the information that you need in order to understand the current PCI Data Security Standards and the ecosystem that surrounds them, how to effectively implement security on network infrastructure in order to be compliant with the credit card industry guidelines, and help you protect sensitive and personally identifiable information. Our book puts security first as a way to enable compliance. Completely updated to follow the current PCI DSS version 4.0 Packed with tips to develop and implement an effective PCI DSS and cybersecurity strategy Includes coverage of new and emerging technologies such as Kubernetes, mobility, and 3D Secure 2.0 Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience




PCI Compliance


Book Description

Identity theft and other confidential information theft have now topped the charts as the leading cybercrime. In particular, credit card data is preferred by cybercriminals. Is your payment processing secure and compliant? The new Fourth Edition of PCI Compliance has been revised to follow the new PCI DSS standard version 3.0, which is the official version beginning in January 2014. Also new to the Fourth Edition: additional case studies and clear guidelines and instructions for maintaining PCI compliance globally, including coverage of technologies such as NFC, P2PE, CNP/Mobile, and EMV. This is the first book to address the recent updates to PCI DSS. The real-world scenarios and hands-on guidance are also new approaches to this topic. All-new case studies and fraud studies have been added to the Fourth Edition. Each chapter has how-to guidance to walk you through implementing concepts, and real-world scenarios to help you relate to the information and better grasp how it impacts your data. This book provides the information that you need in order to understand the current PCI Data Security standards and how to effectively implement security on network infrastructure in order to be compliant with the credit card industry guidelines, and help you protect sensitive and personally-identifiable information. - Completely updated to follow the most current PCI DSS standard, version 3.0 - Packed with help to develop and implement an effective strategy to keep infrastructure compliant and secure - Includes coverage of new and emerging technologies such as NFC, P2PE, CNP/Mobile, and EMV - Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience




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