At 247Garden.com, we take credit card processing very seriously. That's because it's the bread and butter of our company. PCI compliance, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance, is a set of security standards and requirements established for 247Garden.com to protect sensitive payment card data in the context of e-commerce and other payment card transaction environments. These standards were developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), which is a consortium of major credit card companies, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.

The primary goal of PCI compliance is to ensure the secure handling and storage of payment card data by 247Garden.com to prevent data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access. E-commerce businesses and any other organizations that handle payment card data are required to comply with these standards to protect both their customers and their reputation.

Key components of 247Garden.com's PCI compliance include:

  1. Data Encryption: Sensitive cardholder data, such as credit card numbers, should be encrypted during transmission and while being stored.
  2. Network Security: Implement and maintain a secure network infrastructure, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to protect cardholder data.
  3. Access Control: Restrict access to cardholder data on a need-to-know basis. Implement strong authentication and access control measures to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
  4. Regular Monitoring and Testing: Continuously monitor and test security systems and processes to identify and address vulnerabilities and potential threats.
  5. Vulnerability Management: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications by regularly applying security patches and conducting security assessments.
  6. Security Policies and Procedures: Establish and maintain security policies and procedures to guide employees and contractors in handling cardholder data securely.
  7. Incident Response Plan: Develop and implement an incident response plan to address data breaches and security incidents promptly and effectively.
  8. Physical Security: Ensure that physical access to cardholder data and related equipment is restricted and monitored.
  9. Regular Assessment and Reporting: Conduct regular PCI compliance assessments and submit compliance reports to the appropriate card companies or acquiring banks.

If you have any concern with shopping at 247Garden.com, please give us a call 323-318-2600 anytime Monday to Friday 10AM to 5PM. Thank you and please have a nice day!