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 Simple Steps to Help Achieve PCI DSS Security Compliance

An important part of the Abacus commitment to our customers is to assist them in understanding the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and helping them understand their responsibilities in securing their data from criminals. Did you know
   » In 2009, criminals stole credit card data from restaurants
       three times more often than they did in 2008.
   » Small businesses were targeted four times as often as
       large businesses.

 Five Easy Guidelines To Assist in Keeping Your Business Safe
   » Never connect your computers to the Internet without a managed hardware firewall
   » Use unique Passwords and change them every 90 days
   » Use a secure remote access tool with a two-factor (dual) authentication mechanism. Never
       leave programs such as PCAnywhere in waiting
   » Stay current on your POS software version. Ensure that it is a PCI DSS validated version.
       http://www.abacuspos.com/Data_Security.html
   » Keep a current antivirus program installed

 Reources to get more detailed information
   » A quick review of your Aloha PCI DSS settings will give you an indication of where you stand
       with respect to your buisness security: Visit
       http://www.abacuspos.com/data_security.html.
   » Confirm that your Aloha version is CISP compliant. Visit
       http://www.abacuspos.com/data_security.html.
   » For a more comprehensive list on PCI DSS, review
       http://www.abacuspos.com/downloads/cisp_best_practices_v6.4.pdf.

There are many other aspects of the PCI DSS that are also your responsibility to have in place at your site, such as firewalls, anti-virus software, secure access procedures, etc. You can find specifics on PCI DSS requirements and standards at http://www.pcisecuritystandards.org.

For more information on how these standards and mandates relate specifically to the restaurant industry, please visit http://www.restaurantdatasecurity.com.

Have A Question?
If you have any questions about PCI DSS or need assistance with making any of the changes necessary to ensure you are operating a compliant version of Aloha, call Abacus at:

(727) 524-0177 Option 3



Windows Update

Aloha now supports 32 Bit Windows 7 Professional (W7) and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 (WEPR) throughout the Aloha Enterprise Suite of Products. With Extended Support from Microsoft for XP Professional scheduled to end in 2014, Aloha is moving to W7 and WEPR to succeed XP Professional and maintain long product life cycles. With few exceptions, W7 will be the OS for Server/PC based applications and WEPR will fulfill OS requirement for POS terminals.



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