Storing and Transferring Data in the Cloud (Securely): Myth or Reality?
Identify a leader and, if possible, a dedicated team that makes securing and maintaining PCI compliance a priority. Treat it like you would a business problem, knowing that's exactly what it could turn into should the worst-case scenario take place.
3. Develop a plan. PCI compliance isn't "one and done." Rather, it's an ongoing practice, with some actions required on a daily or weekly basis. For example, to maintain a cloud environment that's PCI compliant, you have to consider things like firewall protection, anti-virus updates and encryption protocols. Many of these require internal team members to take specific actions in order to maintain this position — both in terms of compliance standards as well as a trusted data partner. Without a plan, it's far too simple to fall out of practice and become lax. And we all know what happens when security and compliance take a backseat. Have your team make a plan, revise it as necessary and make sure it always stays relevant.