P2PE Basics for Merchants (Point to Point Encryption) | SecurityMetrics Podcast 48

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"Simply, point to point encryption is encrypting your data at the beginning, and not decrypting it until it reaches its endpoint. This protects your data while it is being transferred."
P2PE or “point-to-point encryption” can be the best way for merchants to take card present payments. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) speaks with Mark Miner (Director of P2PE/PIN Assessments at SecurityMetrics) about the basics of P2PE.
Listen to learn:

• P2PE encryption differs from other payment transaction options
• Where to go to see listed P2PE solutions
• What P2PE can do to protect card data and your business

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.