pcipolicyportal.com Publishes In-Depth Credit Card PCI Compliance Checklist for Merchants and Service Providers Seeking Rapid 3.0 PCI DSS Certification

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Apr 10, 2015, 06:00 ET


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 10, 2015 -- Merchants and service providers seeking to become compliant with the newly enhanced version 3.0 PCI DSS standards can now turn to the experts at pcipolicyportal.com and follow a proven credit card PCI compliance checklist. Developed by payments industry experts, the credit card PCI compliance checklist helps ensure rapid and complete certification with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

The PCI compliance certification checklist, available for immediate download today from pcipolicyportal.com, includes the following essential categories:

1. Determine if you are a merchant or service provider.

2. Determine which of the PCI DSS levels you fall into.
Thus, Level 1 compliance is the most stringent, one that requires an annual onsite assessment, while the higher levels (i.e., 2, 3, and 4) often just require an annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).

3. Determine which PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to use, which can be anywhere from SAQ A to SAQ D.

4. Review and Understand the Applicable SAQ.

5. Purchase PCI DSS Policies and other Essential Material.
Regardless of what level and type of PCI compliance is being mandated, from a simple Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to an actual Level 1 onsite assessment, policies and procedures – and other supporting documentation – are absolutely critical for compliance. Turn to the PCI policy experts today at pcipolicyportal.com and download the very best materials for helping ensure rapid PCI compliance today.

6. Get Compliant.

7. Conduct Scans and Penetration Testing, if needed.

8. Complete the actual SAQ Attestation of Compliance (AoC).

9. Stay compliant.

10. Aim for the PCI Moving Target.

Since 2009, thousands of merchants and service providers have been downloading the industry leading PCI Policies Packets for helping ensure rapid compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). As the unquestioned global leader in PCI compliance documentation, pcipolicyportal.com offers the best policies, procedures – and more – for ensuring complete compliance from day one with PCI. Learn more today about our industry leading policies, procedures, and other essential services and documentation offered by the PCI DSS experts at pcipolicyportal.com.

Megan, Regulatory Compliance, +1 (424) 274-1952, [email protected]