Fulfilling requirements for PCI compliance can simultaneously create stronger information security for retailers who follow best practices and implement appropriate security solutions. There is nothing particularly unusual about technical security requirements for retail stores. While computing in retail environments is on a smaller scale compared to the corporate headquarters, the basic needs for protection from hazards transmitted over the Internet are similar. Typical security applications and functionality necessary for retail stores include:

Unified Threat Management

• Antivirus Gateway
• Firewall
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• VPN
• Antispam
• Web-based Content Filtering

Application Security

Encryption and Key Management

Security Auditing, Logging and Reporting

Compliance and Vulnerability  Management