Whether you store, transmit, or process credit card information, you face the harsh realities of protecting credit card data and complying with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS).

This paper, the first in a series, designed for security and compliance professionals, illustrates how to achieve compliance on three of the most costly and complex sections: requirements 3, 6, and 10 of PCI DSS. This paper also highlights how Web application and database appliances can deliver resource effective compliance while maintaining cost efficiency.