Article Written by : SNDA Online The list provided below is for your reference on the PCI compliancy policy. Do not use this list as a substitute for the full PCI DSS Version 1.2 Documents. Secure the Network: A firewall needs to be installed and maintained to protect cardholder data. Vendor-supplied defaults should not be used for system passwords and other security items. Merchant account services should customize the options to the highest level possible. The payment gateway a merchant uses needs to have adequate security for their customers. Protect Cardholder Data: Encrypting data will give the processing company adequate protection for holding cardholder data Enact a Vulnerability Management Program:…