PCI DSS Compliance

The PCI-DSS Compliance specifies twelve technical and operational requirements as follows: 

1. Install and Maintain a Firewall Configuration to Protect Cardholder Data 
2. Do Not Use Vendor-Supplied Defaults for System Passwords and Other Security Parameters 
3. Protect Stored Cardholder Data 
4. Encrypt Transmission of Cardholder Data across Open, Public Networks 
5. Use and Regularly Update Antivirus Software or Programs 
6. Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Applications 
7. Restrict Access to Cardholder Data by Business Need to Know 
8. Assign a Unique ID to Each Person with Computer Access 
9. Restrict Physical Access to Cardholder Data 
10. Track and Monitor All Access to Network Resources and Cardholder Data 
11. Regularly Test Security Systems and Processes
12. Maintain a Policy That Addresses Information Security for Employees and Contractors