The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the major credit card companies to ensure the adoption of consistent security measures by all merchants.
At a broad level, there are 12 requirements for meeting the PCI DSS. These are broken into 6 major groups:
PCI DSS Requirement’s
Build and Maintain a Secure Network
REQUIREMENT 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parametersProtect Cardholder Data
REQUIREMENT 3: Protect stored cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networksMaintain a Vulnerability Management Program
REQUIREMENT 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software
REQUIREMENT 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and
applicationsImplement Strong Access Control Measures
REQUIREMENT 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business
need-to-know
REQUIREMENT 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
REQUIREMENT 9: Restrict physical access to cardholder dataRegularly Monitor and Test Networks
REQUIREMENT 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
REQUIREMENT 11: Regularly test security systems and processesMaintain an Information Security Policy
REQUIREMENT 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security
Configuring RiteCart to meet PCI DSS Standards
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RiteCart does not store Credit Card information in the system and uses encryption mechanism to transfer any Credit Card information across the public network.
It is required that Customers use Payment Processors which support encryption mechanisms to transfer payment information across public networks.
It is important to note that while RiteCart is an integral part of the chain in obtaining PCI Compliance, it is necessary to implement RiteCart in a PCI compliant hosting environment. We have given recommendations here on configuring RiteCart to meet the PCI-DSS. For more information on PCI Compliance please visit the PCI Security Standards Council website (https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/)
