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Sterling was one of the first processors to be certified as complaint with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry data Security Standards)

12 requirements endorsed by all 5 major card brands that establish common procedures and precautions for handling, processing, storing and transmitting card data.

PCI DSS Requirements:

Build and Maintain a secure Network
  1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect data
  2. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
Protect Cardholder Data
  1. Protect stored cardholder data
  2. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open. public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
  1. Use and regularly update anti-virus software
  2. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Control Measures
  1. restrict access to data by business need-to-know
  2. Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
  3. Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Regularly Monitor and Test Networks
  1. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
  2. Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information Security Policy
  1. Maintain a policy that addresses information security