Comdata Corporation Joins PCI Security Standards Council

Comdata Corporation, a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, has announced its support for the PCI Security Standards Council, underscoring its commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of payment card data. As a participating organization, Comdata will have access to the latest payment card security standards, provide feedback on the standards, and be part of a growing community that includes over 500 organizations. This move is significant in light of the increasing threat of sophisticated attacks on systems, where adhering to the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) represents an entity's best protection against data criminals.

Key Takeaways:

• Comdata Corporation has joined the PCI Security Standards Council, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of payment card data.
• Comdata will have access to the latest payment card security standards from the Council, allowing it to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• The PCI DSS, endorsed by major payment brands, requires merchants and service providers to adhere to information security controls and processes to protect customer payment card data.
• Comdata's participation in the Council's standards-setting process adds its voice to the process, helping shape standards that prioritize data security.
• Data protection is critical to Comdata, and it is honored to participate in shaping the standards that ensure safe business practices.
• The PCI Security Standards Council is a driving force for payment policy, and it shares Comdata's commitment to providing the highest standards of data security for its customers.
• Comdata Corporation is a leading provider of truck stop and convenience store point-of-sale systems, and a business-to-business provider of electronic payment solutions.
• Comdata enables over $23 billion in fleet card, credit card, paycard, and virtual card transactions annually, with over 1.8 million cards issued annually.

Statistics:

• Comdata Corporation processes over $23 billion in fleet card, credit card, paycard, and virtual card transactions annually.
• Over 1.8 million Comdata cards are issued annually.
• Active Comdata cards at any given time total approximately 1.5 million.
• Comdata provides solutions to over 25,000 customers in four primary industries: fleet, aviation, construction, and retail/hospitality.
• Comdata is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ceridian Corporation, a leading global business services company.

Sources:

• PCI Security Standards Council: www.pcisecuritystandards.org
• Comdata Corporation: www.comdata.com
• Ceridian: www.ceridian.com
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