Abstract

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

"Finally we have a solid and comprehensive reference for PCI. This book explains in great detail not only how to apply PCI in a practical and cost-effective way, but more importantly why."--Joel Weise, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) founder and chairman of the ISSA Journal Editorial Advisory Board

"Overall, PCI Compliance is a valuable book for one of the most sensible security standards ever put forth. Anyone who has PCI responsibilities or wants to gain a quick understanding of the PCI DSS requirements will find it quite valuable."--Security Management

"Intended for IT managers, this guide introduces the payment card industry data security standard (PCI DSS), describes the components of a secure network, and suggests steps for planning a project to meet compliance. The 12 PCI DSS requirements are addressed individually with action items for access control, cardholder data protection, wireless network security, vulnerability management, and event logging. The second edition covers PCI DSS version 1.2.1."--SciTech Book News