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

Published by	Mercator Advisory Group, Inc.
Published	January, 2005	Product code	26793
Content info	21 Pages
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Introduction

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.

1. Introduction

2. Card Association Security Compliance Programs

2.1. Visa CISP (Cardholder Information Security Program)
- Annual Report on Compliance.
- System Perimeter Scan
- Annual Compliance Questionnaire
2.2. MasterCard SDP (Site Data Protection)
2.3. The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard
2.4. Card Data Compliance Programs from Discover, American Express, JCB and Diners Club