What you need to know about PCI compliance

60% of consumers will not revisit the business where digital theft originated.  The cost of protecting this data is the cost of doing business.

Sixty percent is a disturbing figure, especially when compared to the frequency of this type of preventable and costly theft.  So you should ask yourself, is my POS system PCI Compliant?  Remember that a point of sale system is only as functional as the software you purchase, comparable to differing classes of vehicles.  While you are saving up for the right restaurant POS system for your business, check to be sure the following action items are addressed in the meantime:

-If your system is on the internet, make certain it is protected by a firewall
-Keep patches up to date
-Antivirus software is a must
-Change your passwords often
-Turn off remote access when not needed
-Stay educated on current online safety measures
-Contact pos provider to find out what you are storing

Contact Pinnacle Hospitality Systems today for a free in-depth analysis of your hospitality business needs, and let us show you where you are losing profits, and how we can help you to prevent profit losses and potential vulnerabilities to the costly trend of digital hacking.