Did you know that it's statistically safer to use a credit card on the internet than at a restaurant or bar?

Nine out of 10 thefts of cardholder data were aimed at small merchants – 52% of them in foodservice, according to a recent study. And more than twice as many attacks targeted card-present transactions at the point of sale than online transactions.

That's why the payment card industry has established standards to help you safeguard cardholder data – and protect your business.

One of the critical requirements is a point of sale system that is validated compliant with the payment industry standard for software developers (PA-DSS).

If you're in the market for a point of sale system, you need to be aware of these key requirements and deadlines:

If your POS system is not compliant, your credit card processor may refuse you the right to accept credit cards.

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Credit Card Security and PCI Compliance  – Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the risks:

• Restaurants and Credit Cards – A Dangerous Combination
• Pasta, Meatballs and Credit Card Theft 

Important security and PCI information:

• PCI Primer for Restaurant Owners
• 10 Common PCI Myths

Go to the source:

• The PCI Security Standards Council Web site
• The PCI-DSS Standard
• The PCI Quick Reference Guide