PCI DSS Training

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) payment card security training is a self-directed training that is required for ALL employees/volunteers who accept payments via payment card (e.g., debit or credit) on behalf of RIT. This information is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the PCI DSS as well as your role in ensuring that the University is in full compliance with the standards. The training and certification is required annually and must be retained by your manager for one year.

In order to accept payment via credit card, PCI compliance is mandatory.

• Risks to accepting credit cards and having a breach:
  • Loss of credit card permissions at RIT
  • Monetary fines assessed to your department and/or RIT and risk mitigation expenses
  • Reputation loss – donors and customers could think twice before spending at RIT
• Benefits of complying with PCI requirements:
  • Helps protect against fraud – best thing for customer and your business
  • Upholds RIT’s reputation
  • Keeps you and RIT safe and out of the headlines

• Take the RIT PCI DSS Security Training using this link.
• PCI Awareness and Training Standard PDF

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs on the PCI DSS page, or feel free to contact us at aaoiso@rit.edu and/or treasury@rit.edu.