EnCompass, an industry leader in the commercial card management, reporting and integrated card-based AP payment providers is one of a select few that have undergone and successfully been accredited under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

The Purchase Card End User Client community, card issuers, processors and third party technology firms  face mandates with respect to securing the transaction data generated by the constituent entities within the commercial card world. 

 In addition, EnCompass has been accredited by SCIPP International™.  SCIPP International™ is a global non-profit organization dedicated to solving information security problems where they need to be solved - at the human level. SCIPP International™ provides an organization certification that demonstrates AOC’s commitment to ensure every AOC employee, including our partners and vendors, have a fundamental knowledge of security best practices and provides comfort to stakeholders regarding the viability of your program."

 

Additional information on each of these certifications can be found at the following websites:

 

 

PCI-DSS:
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Visa Certification:
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MasterCard Certification:
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SCIPP International: 
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 PCI DSS Basics

The PCI DSS, a set of comprehensive requirements for enhancing payment account data security, was developed by the founding payment brands of the PCI Security Standards Council, including American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc. Inc. International, to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures on a global basis.

 

The PCI DSS is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard is intended to help organizations proactively protect customer account data.

 

The PCI Security Standards Council continually enhance the PCI DSS as needed to ensure that the standard includes any new or modified requirements necessary to mitigate emerging payment security risks, while continuing to foster wide-scale adoption.  The PCI Security Standards Council defines credentials and qualifications for Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) and Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs).