What is PCI Certification?
Summary
An information security standard
Administered by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council
Created to better protect data
Validation of compliance is performed annually
PCI DSS control objectives:
Build and maintain a secure network and systems
Protect data
Maintain a vulnerability management program
Implement strong access-control measures
Regularly monitor and test networks
Maintain an information security policy
Why did PhD pursue PCI Certification?
PCI certification is a known data security standard to all retailers and foodservice operators
Open Kitchen is “Level 1” certified, which is the highest level of certification available
Validates that Open Kitchen is as data secure as any Point-of-Sale system available