Survey Results
Credit Card Security a Priority, But Poorly Understood
In the last issue, we asked readers if they are familiar with, and compliant with, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) rules. Many respondents reported that though security is important to them, they aren’t as familiar with what they must do to comply with PCI DSS as they would like. It’s no wonder – the standards are very difficult to figure out. Here are the results of our survey. To find out more about PCI DSS, read the Web Exclusive article at edplay.com.
1. How familiar are you with PCI DSS?
Very familiar 46%
Not familiar 42%
Somewhat familiar 12%
2. Do you know and understand what steps to take to become PCI compliant?
No 62%
Yes 38%
3. Whom would you go to for help? Totals exceed 100% because respondents could select multiple answers.
Your credit card processor 88%
Your IT person 52%
Your point-of-sale software vendor 46%
Your trade association 14%
Other 4%
4. How important is data security to you and your business?
High priority 56%
Medium priority 44%
5. How safe is your company from data compromise?
Very safe 54%
Somewhat safe 36%
Not safe 10%
One reader said, “This is another very complex issue for us to wade through. Last year, it was CPSIA compliance and toy safety. Maybe since we all have to deal with this, the credit card companies will have to make it clearer what is expected from us besides more money for them.” |
