Security Standards White Papers
Using the PCI Data Security Standard
Overview Visa and MasterCard issued revised security standards applying to all "Components" of a network for companies engaging in financial transactions. These security standards are necessary for all companies needing practical solution to assess and clarify application process against attack and loss. Those engaging in financial transactions need to have well documented compliant systems that are audited on a regular basis in order to satisfy the PCI requirement.
| Publisher | Rapid7 | File Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Published | January 2007 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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