Guarding Precious Cargo: The Evolving Function of Compliance Initiatives (CISP/SDP/PCI) in Protecting Cardholder Data

Abstract

When the card associations publish directives, it is not an option for their members to ignore them. The message from the associations is simple: turn your back on their mandates and pay the consequences. Ignorance is, in these cases, far from bliss.

This research report complements prior research by Mercator Advisory Group with coverage of security initiatives that card associations are mandating for their members. It is vital that stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities for preserving the integrity of not just their location, but the entire payments value chain.