Friday, March 13, 2009

Companies get checklist for complying with PCI standard; H-1B's latest controversy

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Companies get checklist for complying with PCI standard

By Jaikumar Vijayan
The organization responsible for administering the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is offering new guidance to companies on how to focus their PCI DSS compliance efforts so as to more quickly them in position to meet the rules on protecting credit and debit card data. Read full story

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03/13/09

Today's most-read stories:

  1. Rumors: Apple Layoffs, 10-inch iPod Touch
  2. H-1B hiring too much of a hassle?
  3. 10 iPhone apps that could get you into trouble
  4. Cisco quietly downsizing through outsourcing
  5. Microsoft, Intel to back Cisco's "Unified Computing" launch
  6. MIT breakthrough promises lighter, fast-charging batteries
  7. 12 changes to give U.S. cybersecurity a kick in the pants
  8. Exchange alternatives: Pros and cons
  9. Nortel looking to break apart
  10. FAQ: What happens to H-1B in down economy?
  11. Students learn through robot battles


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