PCI-DSS isn't about your cable service.

If you search the internet for DSS, you might find out that 

DSS, Digital Satellite System, is a huge improvement over all

 

types of Cable TV.

However in keeping with our security theme and fraud prevention idea's this week we are discussing the PCI-DSS, and how it relates to you as a supply chain member. Not all about how to get the best cable service at the best price. Possibly next post, Sorry... 

About the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS):     The PCI DSS, a set of comprehensive requirements for enhancing payment account data security, was developed by the founding payment brands of the PCI Security Standards Council, including American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc. Inc. International, to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures on a global basis. The PCI DSS is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard is intended to help organizations proactively protect customer account data. The PCI Security Standards Council will enhance the PCI DSS as needed to ensure that the standard includes any new or modified requirements necessary to mitigate emerging payment security risks, while continuing to foster wide-scale adoption. Ongoing development of the standard will provide for feedback from the Advisory Board and other participating organizations. All key stakeholders are encouraged to provide input, during the creation and review of proposed additions or modifications to the PCI DSS. The core of the PCI DSS is a group of principles and accompanying requirements, around which the specific elements of the DSS are organized: Build and Maintain a Secure Network Requirement 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data Requirement 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters Protect Cardholder Data Requirement 3: Protect stored cardholder data Requirement 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program Requirement 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software Requirement 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications Implement Strong Access Control Measures Requirement 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know Requirement 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access Requirement 9: Restrict physical access to cardholder data Regularly Monitor and Test Networks Requirement 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes Maintain an Information Security Policy Requirement 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security The Systems House Promotes the PCI-DSS standard as the best method for securing your credit card data. Now MDS Allows you to Become PCI-DSS compliant Requirement 3: Protect stored cardholder data By masking of All Credit Cards using XXXXX-1234 and eliminate storing of Pin Numbers Requirement 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks Using SSL Technology the MDS Systems secures all data over the network and allows for SSH or S/Telnet (secure)Access to MDS via the WinMDS Interface Requirement 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications MDS is a fully secured system with extensive audit capabilities Requirement 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know Requirement MDS Allows both user and process level security for all logins.

TSH remains committed to providing the best in customer service and support for our client base.

With responsive solutions and a large technical staff backing them up this is just one more example of the industry leading technology and solutions that are the core of Supply Chain Management for the Real World.

The Systems House, Inc. (TSH), formed in 1979, is a company with a long standing reputation for outstanding customer service. With in excess of 250 installed MDS clients throughout the United States and Canada, TSH is widely recognized as one of the premiere suppliers of software and computer solutions for the Distribution marketplace. TSH has made a corporate commitment to distribution, which assures our customers that the latest in technology innovation, so critical to their success in the complex and fast changing world of distribution, will be available when needed.

For more information on TSH or MDS call The Systems House, Inc. at 1-800- MDS-5556. Or send a message to sales@tshinc.com

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Doing your part to fight fraud...

Most of us might think, that is the other guy's problem. But as a member of the supply chain it's important to remember that getting paid properly is a pretty important item. To that end this week we are advising customers to start taking advantage of existing options in the MDS system to help combat fraud. 

Once such option is our bank positive pay subsystem.

What is Positive Pay? Positive Pay is an automated fraud detection tool offered by the Cash Management Department of most banks. In its simplest form, it is a service that matches the account number, check number and dollar amount of each check presented for payment against a list of checks previously authorized and issued by the company. All three components of the check must match exactly or it will not pay.   MDS Allows for Positive Pay in three Ways: • File Creation Each bank has its own unique file format which MDS has built in templates for. • File Transmittal MDS will create the file and allow you to transmit the file via email, web upload or FTP • Research The MDS Detail Check Inquiry will allow you to see who was paid on each check and email verification to the bank if requested.

TSH remains committed to providing the best in customer service and support for our client base.

With responsive solutions and a large technical staff backing them up this is just one more example of the industry leading technology and solutions that are the core of Supply Chain Management for the Real World.

The Systems House, Inc. (TSH), formed in 1979, is a company with a long standing reputation for outstanding customer service. With in excess of 250 installed MDS clients throughout the United States and Canada, TSH is widely recognized as one of the premiere suppliers of software and computer solutions for the Distribution marketplace. TSH has made a corporate commitment to distribution, which assures our customers that the latest in technology innovation, so critical to their success in the complex and fast changing world of distribution, will be available when needed.

For more information on TSH or MDS call The Systems House, Inc. at 1-800- MDS-5556. Or send a message to sales@tshinc.com

Click here and tell us how we can help you with your business solutions.

Emergency Medical Services supply usage is at an all time high.

Emergency Medical Services supply usage is at an all time high. Is your business focused on this exploding market?

There is a growing use of EMS as a “front door” to health care in the United States. People who need to go to a doctor, but do not have a primary care physician, are using an ambulance to get into the medical care system.

Increasingly, in both rural and urban settings, EMS is taking the place of the local doctor. With the growing number of uninsured patients and the continuing trend of a shortage of primary care providers this usage will
only increase. In addition terrorism, natural disasters and disease outbreaks are in the media everyday. As a result, ambulances are more and more the primary method of emergency care.

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As a Health care Supply Chain Member have you focused on this growing marketplace?
With MDS-EMS, you have the tools to address the needs of this growing marketplace!

And once you capture the client, you become the primary (if not sole) provider of all supplies and drugs used by the entire EMS system.

How to capitalize on this Market opportunity?

City/County EMS Departments - Funded though tax dollars, government systems are often more costly to administer; every aspect of the business must be cost effective and efficient. However, quite often they are substantially
understaffed or lack the needed resources and technology.

Volunteer Fire/EMS/Rescue Squads -
Typically run using local dollars and donations as well as personal time, these organizations don’t have the supply chain expertise or knowledge to run an efficient low cost operation.

Private Ambulance Providers - This business relies heavily on their ability to maintain cash flow and minimize expenses. After labor, supplies are their single largest ongoing expense. However, hiring an employee simply to maintain and record inventory is an expense that just isn’t needed.

You become the EMS Departments Supply chain organization.

MDS-EMS manages all aspects of the inventory requirements of an EMS organization..

With MDS-EMS the EMS organization can manage the important business of saving lives. Your company will handle the supplies,logistics and replenishment.

MDS-EMS is available as a standalone product or as a component of MDS - The Master Distribution System.

For more information on TSH or MDS call The Systems House, Inc. at 1-800- MDS-5556. Or send a message to sales@tshinc.com

Click here and tell us how we can help you with your business solutions.