You are working as an IT security manager at one of the resorts in the state of Hawaii. The financial controller of the resort wants to roll out PCI-DSS compliance program at the resort;

  You are working as an IT security manager at one of the resorts in the state of Hawaii. The financial controller of the resort wants to roll out PCI-DSS compliance program at the resort; however, he does not have adequate knowledge about PCI-DSS. In your own words, write 1-2 pages to the financial controller and discuss the following topics.

· What is PCI-DSS?

· The purpose of PCI-DSS.

· What are the four merchant levels of PCI-DSS compliance? Please provide a brief description of each level. 

· Outline the six control categories of PCI-DSS. Please provide a brief description of each category.

The final document should include a cover page, body (1-2 pages) and references page. Please review the APA template that is located in the resources folder. Please make sure to use APA format.  

2 pages APA Format