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Finally a chance for merchants to have a voice regarding PCI regulations!

Hi, I thought this was an interesting site that could give all of my clients to speak their peace regarding PCI compliance regulations. Merchants Struggle to Comply With PCI Security Seven merchant organizations have gotten together and issued a proposal to the PCI Security Standards Council that would both increase security and reduce some of … Continue reading Finally a chance for merchants to have a voice regarding PCI regulations! →

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A concise explanation of PCI requirements for merchants-don’t ignore-it can cost you big money!

Unfortunately for merchants with an IP connection but luckily for cardholders MC/Visa/Discover/Amex has mandated that all merchants must be PCI compliant by the end of the year to continue processing. It can be confusing because it’s new and many processors have been keeping their heads in the sand and not telling their merchants even though … Continue reading A concise explanation of PCI requirements for merchants-don’t ignore-it can cost you big money! →

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you do NOT need a new terminal or POS system to remain PCI/FACTA compliant

Hi, Many ISO’s, acquirers banks and processors are using the latest PCI/DSS/FACTA compliance standards for the credit card industry to scare merchants into purchasing new credit card terminals, POS systems, gateways, etc. They are mailing and/or calling them telling them that they must purchase new equipment because their current equipment is out of compliance.The fact … Continue reading you do NOT need a new terminal or POS system to remain PCI/FACTA compliant →

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a PCI compliant gateway and/or POS is NOT enough to avoid fines from MC/Visa

Hi, This weekend I was reviewing a bulletin sent out to ticketbrokers from one of the Ticket POS organizations. I noticed that they left out a VERY important piece of information. The simple fact is that virtually all current versions of gateways, shopping carts and POS systems are PCI complaint as far as encryption. However … Continue reading a PCI compliant gateway and/or POS is NOT enough to avoid fines from MC/Visa →

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misunderstanding of scanning fees for Level 4 PCI compliance. They are much lower than many merchants think.

Hi, For some reason many of you believe the scanning fees would be $160.00 per quarter. Many of you have told me that and I’m not sure where that came from. The fees are much, much less with our company of choice ControlScan https://www.controlscan.com/index.php sponsors of this year’s NATB show http://www.natb.org/convention/sponsors.cfm Their typical charge for … Continue reading misunderstanding of scanning fees for Level 4 PCI compliance. They are much lower than many merchants think. →

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PCI compliance-are you just keeping your head in the sand until you get that big fine?

Hi, If you process using only credit card terminal(s) utilizing dailup phone lines and don’t store credit card info on your computer than you don’t have to worry about the below. If you use any type of internet connection for your terminal, POS or gateway than this is a must read. Bill PCI: Is it … Continue reading PCI compliance-are you just keeping your head in the sand until you get that big fine? →

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keeping up with PCI dealines for 2008-January, July & October including PABP for programmers/software vendors

Hi, Below please find a PCI security theft update. Please note PABP for programmers & mandates for January (that would be now!), July and October. Visa, PCI council make security move By Michael PetittiTrustWave Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the December 2007 issue of Trusted News, a TrustWave publication. B … Continue reading keeping up with PCI dealines for 2008-January, July & October including PABP for programmers/software vendors →