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November 17th, 2009 - PCI Compliance
Hi there,
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they wanted more information on PCI. Ideaca isn’t a PCI consultantcy (although our products are compliant) but some of our industry contacts suggested the following resources.
If you have helpful PCI resources that you would like to share, let me know at jamie.wallace@ideaca.com and I’ll see to having them added to this page.
PCI Quick Reference Guide
PCI Security Standards Council
This guide is a great introduction for new members of your team. It provides an overview of the requirements and how to comply with them. There are also lots of web links for things like a self-assessment questionnaire and a list of approved vendors and assessors.
PCI DSS Compliance Planning Guide
Microsoft
If you run a Microsoft shop, this guide will help you address the requirements of version 1.2 of the PCI Data Security Standard. It discusses the planning and assessment requirements and includes many valuable links to industry resources.
The document also provides an up-to-date list of Microsoft technology solutions that your organization can leverage to achieve compliance This informative document was just updated last month (Oct 2009).
PCI Compliance for Dummies
Qualys
A couple of you specifically asked for a PCI Compliance for Dummies – and believe it or not there really is such a thing! California-based security solution provider Qualys has teamed up with publisher John Wiley and Sons to produce PCI Compliance for Dummies. Released earlier this year, this free e-book tries to explain the PCI DSS in plain English -- and it's specifically geared toward those of us who aren't particularly immersed in security tech or the law.
PCI Benchmarking Survey
Aberdeen Research Group
Compliant, but not secure? Aberdeen Research is conducting a brief (15 minute) online survey to help retailers benchmark their PCI DSS compliance efforts. If your company is planning on implementing a PCI-related solution, or is simply evaluating the potential benefits of one, you might find it helpful to participate in this survey. In appreciation for sharing your time and thoughts, Aberdeen will provide complimentary access for you to the full benchmark report after November 30th (a $399 value).
You can access the survey here
