The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SCC) has launched a new payment security tool.
The new solution, called Data Security Essentials Evaluation Tool, features 15 new categories to simplify compliance process of the small merchants and to address growing security threats.
It aims to enable businesses to focus on foundational security practices that will better protect data and prevent data breaches, which are often overlooked in order to comply with the PCI Data Security Standard requirements.
PCI Security Standards Council chief technology officer Troy Leach said, “This new evaluation tool provides small businesses with awareness of the most common, critical risks for their environments and the proper resources to address potential threats.”
Following the announcement, SecurityMetrics has added the new payment security tool into its FastPass to fulfil all compliance requirements. By incorporating the tool into FastPass, SecurityMetrics said it has provided merchants with a user-friendly scoping tool that guides them into the best category for their compliance needs. Whether a merchant needs to complete one of the standard PCI DSS questionnaires, or complete an alternative Data Security Essentials Evaluation Form, SecurityMetrics FastPass helps simplify merchant compliance requirements.
“We’re excited for the PCI Council’s new payment security tool—DSE,” said Robert Reid, SecurityMetrics director of product management, “When combined with the personalized scoping accuracy of SecurityMetrics FastPass, it extends the simplicity of discovering the most accurate path for securing a merchant’s credit card environment. All of this is incorporated in our simple, easy-to-use online tool.”
Founded in 2000, SecurityMetrics protects electronic commerce and payments leaders, global acquirers, and customers from data breaches and theft.
As an Approved Scanning Vendor, Qualified Security Assessor, and Certified Forensic Investigator, SecurityMetrics guides organisations through compliance mandates and has tested over 1 million systems for vulnerabilities. Headquartered in Orem, Utah, the company provides PCI compliance, PCI DSS Audit, PCI Level 4 program, PA DSS audit, P2PE audit, PCI policies, HIPAA compliance, HIPAA policies, HIPAA training and HIPAA BA Program.
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