PCI Data Security Standard Self-Assessment: How it All Fits Together

The PCI Data Security Standard and supporting documents represent a common set of industry tools and measurements to help ensure the safe handling of sensitive information. The standard provides an actionable framework for developing a robust account data security process – including preventing, detecting and reacting to security incidents. To reduce the risk of compromise and mitigate its impacts if it does occur, it is important that all entities storing, processing, or transmitting cardholder data be compliant. The chart below outlines the tools in place to help organizations with PCI DSS compliance and self-assessment

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