Are you unknowingly storing unencrypted cardholder data on your computer?Sound like a reasonable question?It’s certainly an inquiry that many businesses don’t usually even consider.An inquiry that if left unanswered, may be enough to put you out of business.
SecurityMetrics has developed a new tool to aid merchants in discovering unencrypted cardholder data.It’s called PANscan, Primary Account Number Scan. Through PANscan, SecurityMetrics detects whether or not your computer is storing unencrypted cardholder data.
Businesses who knowingly store cardholder data have an enormous responsibility to protect that information.In fact, it is one of the greatest tasks in complying with the PCI DSS.Proper firewall configuration, software updates, and quarterly vulnerability scanning are only a couple of ways to protect stored cardholder data.
Just imagine your vulnerability level if you unknowingly have credit card data stored?Don’t panic, with PANscan your business can verify that you’re not retaining unencrypted credit card data.
The key elements of PANscan provide insight to the actual vulnerability level of your POS application, workstation, and network.Key elements include searching your entire system for credit card numbers, track 1, and track 2 data.The scan can be started within a couple of minutes, and you can use your computer while it’s scanning.
Beta testing is now available.Ensure you’re secure, take the initiative, download and use PANscan.
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