Solution Overviews

From adaptive security appliances to transaction logs, discover everything your business needs to help secure data and ensure consumer privacy.

• Introduction to PCI (Video - 02:13 min)
• PCI Solution Overview (Video - 06:14 min)
• PCI Technology Partners (Video - 04:56 min)
• Technical Highlights of the PCI Architecture (Video - 07:04 min)
• Cisco PCI Solution Brochure for Retail (PDF - 276 KB)
• PCI Compliance
• PCI Fact Sheet (PDF - 458 KB)
• Cisco Secure Store – A Unified Approach to Securing Assets and Brand Image (PDF - 160 KB)
• PCI Solution
• Credit Card Security for Retail
• Payment Security Solutions for the Long Term
• Payment Protection Solutions for Long-Term PCI Compliance

Case Studies

See how the Cisco PCI solution helps companies maintain industry requirements and create a reliable customer network.

• Electronics Retailer (PDF - 174 KB)
• Wholesale Warehouse Chain (PDF - 201 KB)
• Restaurant Chain (PDF - 202 KB)
• Supermarket Chain (PDF - 204 KB)
• Sporting Goods Chain (PDF - 201 KB)
• Women's Clothing Store Chain (PDF - 203 KB)
• Religious Products Retailer (PDF - 201 KB)
• Military Retailer (PDF - 202 KB)
• Piggly Wiggly: Compliance and Increasted Productivity (PDF - 524 KB)

Network Blueprints

Architected and audited store environments that serve as guides to help you address PCI requirements.

• PCI Solution for Retail Design and Implementation Guide (Registration required)
• PCI Solution for Retail Abstract (PDF - 396 KB)
  Understand the components and value of The Cisco PCI Solution for Retail Design and Implementation Guide. Read a summary of the key elements of Cisco's PCI compliance documentation.

Industry White Papers

Read authoritative reports that provide thought leadership and detailed retail solutions.

• Customer Data Security Benchmark Report 2008 by Retail Systems Research (PDF - 360 KB)
• Protecting the Enterprise's Information: Centralized Security Report 2007 (PDF - 345 KB)

Services

Learn about Cisco's specialized service offering: PCI Compliance Services for Retail.

• Assess Your Compliance with Today's PCI DSS Standards (PDF - 1.8 MB)

Relevant Solution Products

Firewall
Safeguard your network and your customers’ data from unauthorized access.

• Cisco IOS Firewall
• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances Firewall Edition
• Firewall Services Module (FWSM) for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers

Attack and Intrusion Prevention
Quickly identify and protect your company from network attacks before they cause serious damage.

• Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensors
• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances IPS Edition
• Cisco Security Agent for Servers
• IDS Services Module-2 (IDSM-2) for Cisco Catalyst 6500

Internet Use Protection
Stop threats including viruses, worms, spyware, spam, and phishing, and control unwanted mail and web content to maintain user productivity. Featured products include:

• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances Anti-X Edition
• Cisco Security Agent for Desktops

Virtual Private Networks
Increase the reach of your network by enabling remote offices, teleworkers, and business partners to securely access your network. Featured products include:

• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances VPN Edition
• IPsec VPN Services Module (VPNSM) for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers
• Cisco IOS IPsec VPN

Network Admission Control (NAC)
Enforce security policy compliance on all devices seeking to access network resources. Featured products include:

• NAC Introduction
• NAC Appliance

Security Management
Simplify and automate the tasks associated with security management operations, including configuration, monitoring, analysis, and response. Featured products include:

• Cisco Security Manager
• Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (MARS)

Data Center/Data Security
Secure your data at rest by delivering encryption as a SAN service:

• Cisco Storage Media Encryption (SME) Solutions
• Data Center Security Flash Overview (Flash)

Routing and Switching
Cisco provides a broad portfolio of hardware and software tools to enable efficient, effective service delivery over your infrastructure.

• Optimizing Branch Office Network Infrastructure TCO with Cisco ISR
• Payment Card Industry Compliance on Cisco Catalyst Series Switches (PDF - 234 KB)