PCI Compliance, 2nd Edition

by Anton Chuvakin, Branden R. Williams

Released November 2009

Publisher(s): Syngress

ISBN: 9781597495394

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Book description

PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance, Second Edition, discusses not only how to apply PCI in a practical and cost-effective way but more importantly why. The book explains what the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is and why it is here to stay; how it applies to information technology (IT) and information security professionals and their organization; how to deal with PCI assessors; and how to plan and manage PCI DSS project. It also describes the technologies referenced by PCI DSS and how PCI DSS relates to laws, frameworks, and regulations.

This book is for IT managers and company managers who need to understand how PCI DSS applies to their organizations. It is for the small- and medium-size businesses that do not have an IT department to delegate to. It is for large organizations whose PCI DSS project scope is immense. It is also for all organizations that need to grasp the concepts of PCI DSS and how to implement an effective security framework that is also compliant.

Completely updated to follow the PCI DSS standard 1.2.1
Packed with help to develop and implement an effective security strategy to keep infrastructure compliant and secure
Both authors have broad information security backgrounds, including extensive PCI DSS experience