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  • CDW PCI DSS Compliance Solutions

  • For more information about CDW's PCI DSS Compliance solutions, click Read More to expand each section below.

    • What Is PCI DSS Compliance?
    The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Council was established by major credit card companies to protect customer information and ensure that merchants meet specific standards of security when they process transactions with cardholder data.

    PCI security standards are a set of guidelines devolved by the PCI DSS Council. According to their web site, the Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by fostering broad adoption of the PCI Security Standards.

    Organizations that accept credit card payments must meet the guidelines set by the PCI Council in order to be compliant with their security guidelines and eliminate the risk of fines or penalties for non compliance.

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    What Are the Steps to Successful Compliance?
    Your CDW account team will work with you to ensure that your organization meets all four main steps of PCI DSS compliance:

    Assess - The first step to successful PCI DSS compliance is to review your current security environment and identify any holes or vulnerabilities as outlined by the PCI Council.

    Implement - Once any vulnerabilities are determined, CDW security specialists will help you design a solution to remidiate those vulnerabilities and then implement that solution.

    Audit - Based upon the organization's card volume, the PCI Council outlines the frequency and standard for which organizations must submit compliance audits.

    Repeat - Compliance, as well as your organization's overall security, is an ongoing process. Everyday changes within your organization or the marketplace may alter your compliance posture. It is a good idea to review your situation regularly to ensure you are meeting the guideliness set by the PCI security Council.

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    Why Do I Need To Implement a Compliance Program?
    A fully integrated compliance program can help your business achieve the following objectives:

    Increase Customer Loyalty - By complying with best practices regulations set forth by the PCI security Council, your customers can be assured you take securing their personal credit card information seriously.

    Control Costs - The PCI security Council assesses fines and penalties for organizations who fail to properly comply with their standards. By applying and automating best practices you can achieve high levels of data security without the high cost of maintaining or updating legacy systems or processes.

    Safeguard Your Data - By reducing the risk of customer data loss or theft, you reduce your chances of a security breach.

    Maintain Your Reputation - Imagine having to inform your customers that their private information was lost and they now risk exposure to fraudulent credit card charges, identity theft and reduced credit rating - all because they were doing business with your company.


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    How Can CDW Help Me Get Started?
    CDW has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to PCI DSS compliance solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds:  [+] Read More
    CDW has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to PCI DSS compliance solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds: 

    Step 1: Engage Your Account Manager
    Your CDW account manager and POS/AIDC (Point of Sale/Automatic Identification Data Capture) specialists will work with you to assess your current and future environment and deliver a solution that includes the right mix of hardware, software and services.

    Step 2: Assess and Design
    We begin by working with you to conduct a thorough security vulnerability assessment and develop a complete best-in-class solution based on the findings. CDW will also perform a PCI audit and submit the proper audit requirements to the appropriate governing bodies.

    Step 3: Implement
    CDW takes a comprehensive approach to implementation, installation and integration. Working together, we will design detailed configurations for your future environment, drawing from our enormous in-stock inventory. We work with multiple providers to deliver a security solution that fits seamlessly into your IT environment. We also offer complete software configuration and installation.

    Step 4: Manage
    CDW's commitment to your security solution continues long after your purchase. Certified technicians offer 24 x 7 telephone support for ongoing management needs, and you can always access online tech support through your My Account tab above. The My Account area also serves as a round-the-clock extension of your account manager: detailing your pricing, order status, account history and more.


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