How can I minimize the time and expense needed to become compliant?
Merchants can take several steps to minimize the time and resources needed to become PCI DSS compliant, including:Read the PCI DSS’s “digital dozen” requirements and applicable sub-requirements, and review the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Doing this will help you understand which requirements do, or do not apply to your business, which may save you valuable time and resources by avoiding unnecessary investments in addressing non-applicable requirements.When purchasing new or replacement card payment processing solutions, consider those which eliminate or limit the extent of cardholder account data in your possession. These solutions can significantly reduce the number and scope of PCI DSS requirements you must meet, thus reducing the time and cost required to comply with PCI DSS and potentially reducing your risk of experiencing a data compromise. For example, merchants with e-Commerce operations should consider using a hosted payment page, or hosted payment fields from a PCI D
