CHAPTER 9
Maintaining PCI DSS Compliance for E-commerce Web Sites
CONSUMERS TODAY FREQUENTLY CHOOSE CREDIT CARDS over cash or debit cards to pay for goods and services. Credit cards offer the convenience of buy now, pay later, which many consumers have come to enjoy. In addition, credit cards have become an integral part of online shopping, which in recent years has exploded as a major competitor to traditional retail stores. Credit cards are at the forefront of payment methods for online auction sites and Internet stores. This technology usage requires security measures to protect cardholders’ data, that, if misused, could lead to financial problems and personal stress.
Major payment brands formed the Payment Card Industry Security Standards ...