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PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was mandated in January of 2005 to protect cardholders from fraud and identity theft. The PCI DSS document includes twelve (12) comprehensive requirements for enhancing and standardizing payment account data security.

The security requirements apply to all system components; whether it be a network component, server or application that is included or connected to the cardholder data environment. In order to meet compliance standards, your area may be required to purchase additional equipment or make changes to your network infrastructure.

It is imperative that you thoroughly review the PCI DSS document and adhere to each subset of the necessary requirements. If you have questions on any of the items listed on the PCI DSS document, please contact the IPAS team for answers or further clarification.

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council also developed a mandatory Self Assessment Questionnaire and Security Scanning Procedures as part of the compliance program. Click on the respective link located on the side navigation bar of this page to view these documents or click on the hyperlinks wihin this paragraph.

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