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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.

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Date PublishedJanuary 2007
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