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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers. While they operate under different business models, ISVs and SaaS share similarities in software development, cross-platform accessibility, and industry reach. Learn More What are ISVs?

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. However, several complex types of risks come along with this. Most PayFacs have technology in place to prevent these breaches.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

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Implementing surcharging involves analyzing pricing strategy impact, communicating policies effectively to customers, and reviewing technical considerations, including cybersecurity measures. Automate routine tasks to focus on more critical tasks like implementing cybersecurity measures. Process automation. Collaboration with ASVs.