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How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches?

VISTA InfoSec

This is where PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance becomes essential for Australian businesses. In todays article, we are going to learn how PCI DSS compliance protects businesses from data breaches. The latest version PCI DSS v.4.0 This is where the PCI DSS comes into play.

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Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

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Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards, such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements. Speed vs. accuracy: Streamlining processes without compromising due diligence. Compliance with PCI DSS and other standards can strengthen a merchants application.

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Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

VISTA InfoSec

Let’s look at some best practices you’ll want to implement to keep payment data safe from cybercriminals: 1. To keep your business secure, only engage with payment processors and vendors that comply with PCI DSS. Many cyberattacks specifically target people through phishing and other kinds of social engineering.

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PCI DSS Requirement 5 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We’ve been journeying through the various requirements of this critical security standard, and today, we’re moving forward to explore Requirement 5 of PCI DSS v4.0. compared to PCI DSS v3.2.1. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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PCI DSS Requirement 6 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

Welcome back to our series on PCI DSS Requirement Changes from v3.2.1 It mandates the use of vendor-supplied security patches and secure coding practices for in-house developed applications. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0 c: Confirm that software applications comply with PCI DSS. -

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What is the Terminated Merchant File?

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Consequences of Being Added to the TMF The effects of being listed on the TMF are extensive and can severely compromise a business’s operations. Merchants may also be removed from the list if they were added for PCI-DSS noncompliance, but have since become compliant. Why Was a Merchant Added to the TMF?

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SWIFT Security Controls:Best Practices for Financial Institutions

VISTA InfoSec

This article explores key security controls within the SWIFT CSP compliance framework and outlines best practices for financial institutions to strengthen their SWIFT security posture. Prevent Compromise of Credentials 4.1 To align with SWIFT CSP requirements, you should consider the following best practices: 1.

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