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Who is involved in payment card transactions?
Everyone involved in processing payment card transactions plays a critical role in keeping the customer’s credit or debit card information secure. According to a recent Trustwave Global Security Report, “The best intrusion detection systems are neither security experts nor expensive technology, but employees. Security awareness education for employees can often be the first line of defense.”
Whether you swipe customers’ cards on a machine or enter data in an online payment system, oversee daily operations for a merchant location, or perform IT functions, like create or maintain online payment systems, your actions affect the security of customer’s payment information.
Individuals who must follow the security standards include not only University staff but also contractors, temporary workers, and third-party vendors who handle payment card information for your department or organization.
Continue to learn more about all of the people involved in payment card transactions and their roles.