Keeping your customers’ payment information secure is more important than ever as data breaches and cyber threats are becoming more frequent and sophisticated.
With PCI compliance, you can protect your customers’ data and your business from unnecessary risks. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards developed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
What is PCI Compliance?
Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, if you handle payment information, PCI compliance is essential. Failing to maintain compliance can lead to hefty fines, reputational damage, and even the loss of your ability to process payments. On the flip side, being PCI compliant builds trust with your customers and protects your business.
Why PCI Compliance Matters
In today’s competitive, highly regulated business landscape, PCI compliance matters more than ever. Here are a few reasons why it’s so important:
- Protects Customer Data: With the growing number of cyberattacks, customers want to know their information is safe. PCI compliance is a crucial step in safeguarding sensitive data.
- Reduces Risk of Breach: Complying with PCI standards helps reduce vulnerabilities that hackers often exploit to steal cardholder data.
- Avoids Penalties and Fines: Non-compliance can result in fines from payment processors, card brands, or banks–-costing your business thousands.
- Strengthens Customer Trust: Demonstrating that your business takes security seriously helps retain loyal customers and attract new ones.
How to Ensure PCI Compliance
Achieving and maintaining PCI compliance involves several steps:
- Installing and maintaining a secure network
- Protecting cardholder data with encryption
- Implementing strong access control measures
- Regularly monitoring and testing networks
- Maintaining a detailed security policy
Managing all of this on your own can be overwhelming, especially for small businesses. That’s why working with a trusted partner like Celero makes all the difference.
How Celero Keeps You Compliant
Celero understands how complex the compliance process can be, so we’ve developed the Celero PCI Security Bundle: a comprehensive, easy-to-manage solution that provides robust protection, compliance tools, and expert support.
Here’s what’s included:
- Breach Protection: Up to $150,000 in coverage, including legal support and e-theft protection in the event of a data breach.
- CylancePROTECT: An AI-driven malware prevention engine that blocks threats without relying on cloud access.
- CyberForce Endpoint & Patch Management: Ensures your devices are configured correctly and software is regularly updated to block vulnerabilities.
- Business Resolution Service: Full-service identity restoration with up to $1 million in coverage, protecting you and your customers from fallout after a breach.
By integrating PCI compliance directly into your payment processing solution, Celero helps you stay secure while saving time, money, and stress. Our all-in-one security approach allows you to focus on growing your business without worrying about compliance risks.
Stay Secure with Celero
Don’t leave your business or your customers’ data at risk. Let Celero’s PCI-compliant payment solutions and security tools provide the protection you need.
Contact us today to learn more about our PCI Security Bundle and how we can help safeguard your business.