PCI

In simple terms, PCI DSS is a scheme where the payment card industry has put into place extra safety checks and security so that compliant merchants, such as Wired2Fire Ltd, can offer the safest possible form of payment card processing and keep you protected from Card Fraud.

Requirements

Control ObjectivesPCI DSS Requirements
Build and Maintain a Secure Network1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
2. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
Protect Cardholder Data3. Protect stored cardholder data
4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program5. Use and regularly update anti-virus software on all systems commonly affected by malware
6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access Control Measures7. Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know
8. Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
9. Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Regularly Monitor and Test Networks10. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
11. Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information Security Policy12. Maintain a policy that addresses information security

Compliance

Wired2fire maintains PCI Version 2.0 compliance and we are assessed annually for compliance. We are also subject to quarterly vulnerability scans to check all our card processing systems are secure. Wired2Fire operates its PCI DSS in collaboration with Securitymetrics, an industry-leading Data security and Compliance company.

SecurityMetrics for PCI Compliance, QSA, IDS, Penetration Testing, Forensics, and Vulnerability Assessment

Card Processing

All our card transactions are processed by Sage Pay, the leading online card payment provider in the UK. Sage Pay provides advance payment fraud screening protection to ensure that your card data remains secure. We also operate 3D Secure password protected card payments to reduce card fraud.

Resources & Further Information