Amazing PCI audits? The rain hammered against the window of Scott Morris’s Reno office, mirroring the frantic energy inside. A client, a small online boutique selling handcrafted jewelry, had just failed their PCI compliance scan. Red flags erupted across the report – unpatched servers, weak passwords, and a startling lack of encryption. Scott, a Managed IT Specialist, felt a familiar knot tighten in his stomach; this wasn’t just about a failed audit, it was about the potential devastation to a small business built on passion and trust.
What is PCI Compliance and Why Does it Matter? PCI DSS – the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard – …