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PCI is often misunderstood, causing confusion among those who must comply with the standard. This has resulted in numerous myths. Here are five common myths surrounding PCI DSS compliance to help you set the record straight. click here

IT systems manager at The Honeybaked Ham Company, explained to the company's top brass the steep penalties for not complying with the PCI DSS, dollars earmarked for security soon flowed. click here

Fallout from a hacker attack on the IT systems of TJX, whose properties include
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods retail stores, intensified last week, as credit card fraud related to the incident was reported in several states and outside the United States, and as lawsuits were launched against the company, including a consumer class-action suit. click here

The RSAG report offers some useful charts as well as in-depth commentary from three leading retailers who are well on their way to reaching PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance, describing the lessons they've learned, the approaches that work, and pitfalls to avoid. click here

The Payment Card Industry data security standard created by Visa, MasterCard, and other payment services has emerged as a primary driver of IT security spending and some serious rethinking of how data and systems are secured. click here

Boss, I Think Someone Stole Our Customer Data!
Flayton Electronics learns that the security of its customer data has been compromised—and faces tough decisions about what to do next. click here