Is my payment data secure?

Ben
Ben
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Is my payment data secure?

Yes, Qashpay is an approved Level 1 Compliant PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) firm. PCI DSS is a set of security requirements created to protect cardholder data and reduce payment fraud.

 

Key Points

  • Who needs it:
    Any business that stores, processes, or transmits credit or debit card data — from small online shops to large payment processors.
  • Created by:
    The PCI Security Standards Council (founded by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB).
  • Main goal:
    Prevent data breaches, protect sensitive card data, and build trust with customers.
     

Core Requirements 

  1. Secure your network — use firewalls and proper configuration.
  2. Protect cardholder data — encrypt storage and transmission.
  3. Maintain a vulnerability program — update systems, patch security holes.
  4. Control access — restrict who can view card data.
  5. Monitor and test — regularly check systems for weaknesses.
  6. Maintain an information security policy — document and enforce security rules.

     


 

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