Payment card data is the most commonly targeted information by cybercriminals. Keeping your customers’ payment card information safe is a top priority as cyber threats become more sophisticated and advanced. That’s where the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) comes in, setting the security standard for businesses to abide by. As companies work to secure their operations and customer data, understanding PCI DSS is crucial.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Cimcor Blog authored by Lauren Yacono. Read the original post at: https://www.cimcor.com/blog/when-is-pci-required