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PCI Compliance, Third Edition: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance 3rd Edition

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Syngress; 3 edition (August 27, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159749948X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597499484
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsUnderstandable and Practical Resource.
By Edward J. Barton VINE VOICE on October 21, 2012
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If you are in need of understanding PCI DSS, whether as a merchant, consultant, QSA, processor, IT professional or any of a host of other professions, this boo s will prove to be a valuable resource.

Written in plain English, but with plenty of specifics and even some technical references and resources, PCI Compliance takes the reader through the 12 elements of compliance, identifying methods and pitfalls to ensuring that the reader understands the basics of the compliance approach.

The book itself is easy to read, and the writing style is surprisingly approachable for a subject that doesn't lend itself to easy readability. Taking the reader through the history and purpose of PCI DSS, exploring the 12 elements, and ultimately assisting the reader in developing the framework of compliance, the book is a valuable resource.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat PCI reference
By Ben Rothke on October 21, 2012
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PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance is now out in its 3rd edition.

While much of PCI has pretty much stayed the same; in the two years since the 2nd edition came out, the PCI DSS standard itself has moved from version 1.2 to 2.0.

Like the other editions of the book, it provides a comprehensive and clear explanation of the 12 core PCI requires, with an emphasis on the updates to v2.0.

Rather than simply rehash the details of the PCI DSS, the authors bring their real-world experience to the book and much of the benefits can be gleaned through their practical scenarios and advice for compliance. Numerous case studies take the abstract concepts and make them more understandable.

The 3rd-edtion also provides advice on how to manage a PCI assessment project, dealing with QSA's, compensating controls, and emerging technology and alternate payment schemes.

The book concludes with a chapter on 8 myths and misconceptions of PCI DSS. Of particular interest in myth #5 PCI is all we need for security and myth #6 PCI DSS is really easy.

For those looking to get an understand of what they need to do in order to become PCI compliant, PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard Compliance is certainly a great reference to use.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA solid book and update
By David Shackleford on October 16, 2012
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I know both Branden and Anton, and these guys are credible information security practitioners. This shows in the book very obviously, since there are lots of case studies and practical tips. The first half of the book is explanatory, walking through the different sections of the PCI DSS and delving into control areas. The second half of the book goes into more depth on different examples, use cases, project planning tips, and many other PCI-related security and compliance topics. Overall, I enjoyed the book, and as a former QSA was pleased to see a very objective viewpoint that addresses not only the technical controls, but the nature of the QSA-Client relationship, which is incredibly important.

I really only have one criticism of the book at all, and that is a shortage of diagrams in the first half. For example, in the section talking about the first two PCI requirements relating to networks and firewalls, etc. I felt there should have been some sample network diagrams that show different models and ways to visually portray what they're talking about. The second half has quite a few, and some of this is accomplished there, so feels a bit like nitpicking, but for folks that really learn best from diagrams and pictures, might be helpful. Overall, good book that offers lots of practical advice.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGain your compliance understanding.
By Unicast on November 26, 2013
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If you're going through PCI compliance, I would recommend this book. It can help you understand your way through the process. Because of you been through it, you know that it is very convoluted sometimes, extremely political and at the end of the day, you have no choice but to get compliant.
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