When choosing the right server to become PCI compliant, you should be aware of the different types of PC compliance services that are offered. PCI compliance services include regular security scans and audits by outside vendors to guarantee that a site is PCI compliant. These services can also point your company’s IT staff in the right direction as far implementing the latest security requirements go.
The Security Scan
One service is a security scan. If you electronically store credit card data after initial sale authorization, or if your processing systems have Internet connectivity, a scan by an approved scanning vendor is necessary.
A security scan involves an automatic tool that looks over a business or service provider’s payment systems for weaknesses or vulnerabilities. The scan will pinpoint vulnerabilities in operating systems and other services and devices that can be used by Internet and computer hackers to target the private network.
Every 90 days a business must present a passing scan. Businesses and service providers should give documentation, like successful scan reports, to the acquirer or service provider.
PCI Standards for Services
The payment card industry gives standards for security scans, encrypted transmissions, activity monitoring and logical and physical access controls in order to safeguard a hosting atmosphere. PCI compliant services give the benefit of devoted IP addresses, admin access, dedicated CPU and RAM, protected storage, control management panels and high-performance servers.
