PCI DSS is there to help
Of course, even without this "big stick" punishment approach, business should remain aware that compliance is there to protect them from security breaches as well as their customers. The costs of these attacks are sometimes hard to calculate but consideration needs to be given to the hidden costs of lost staff time and customer goodwill, as well as the often expensive IT maintenance costs of "shutting the gate after the horse has bolted".
Ultimately, everyone ends up paying for credit card fraud or identity theft and there is certainly no substitute for establishing a robust awareness of computer security within an organization. However, as part of this overall strategy the mandatory PCI DSS principles assist in defending against unnecessary loss and expense. In satisfying these criteria NetAssure is a very worthwhile and cost-effective solution that can help a company seal the leaks in its information environment and provide greater confidence for businesses, suppliers and customers alike.
For more information on the PCI DSS www.pcisecuritystandards.org