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Protection For Your Business When Processing Credit or Debit Cards

Do you process credit or debit cards in your business? If so, you are probably aware of some of the risks and rules regarding the handling of the sensitive data associated with these transactions. If you are not, download this PDF for a description of the prioritized approach necessary to make sure your business is secure and in compliance.

As you can see, the list of requirements and the potential risks are not for the faint hearted. So what can you do?

An alternative approach is to utilize an online PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliant service such as Sage Payment Solutions (SPS). The SPS offering meets all 12 data security requirements and has taken other precautions to go above and beyond what is required by the Payment Card Industry. Sage provides a list of compliant service providers or a list of the 12 PCI requirements.

Most security breaches take place at the individual business level rather than at the payment processor level. We can’t stress enough the importance of understanding PCI compliance and following its guidance to safeguard your business.

One new security opportunity being explored is called PCI Insurance. This allows merchants and processors to protect themselves from future security breaches that could result from any of the following: a system/network breach, physical theft/loss of laptops, credit card data from receipts or equipment, card skimming, and employee dishonesty.

The Sage Payment Solutions works seamlessly with MAS 90 and MAS For more information, check out this video demonstrating some of the online reporting capabilities.

To learn more or for help with implementing Sage Payment Solutions in your business, please call Integrated Computer Systems Support at 425-284-5415.