The global interconnectedness of our devices and information systems certainly enhances communication and productivity. However, this interconnectedness has also given rise to cyberattacks, when entities attempt to invade and disrupt our digital systems.
Statistics indicate that cardholder data breaches are on the rise, and criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium businesses to obtain cardholder information. To help protect consumers’ credit/debit card data the payment card industry now requires any merchant that processes, transmits, or stores customer’s cardholder data to achieve PCI compliance.