Finding Value in a Turbulent Economy With PCI DSS

The list of merchants that have experienced a breach in the security of credit card data continues to grow.1 The frequency of these data loss events, mounting financial losses, and systemic fear created among consumers are driving a new awareness of the relevance and importance of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and proactive information security and risk management practices for merchants. The threat of a data breach to organization and the subsequent damage to customers and company are real.