PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) applies to all entities that process, store, or transmit credit card data. Since Point-of-Sale (PoS) systems handle such transactions in retail environments, the wireless network supporting them must comply with PCI-DSS. This includes encrypting wireless transmissions, segmenting network traffic, and implementing WIPS for rogue detection and logging.
[References:, , CWSP-208 Study Guide, Chapter 3 – WLAN Policy & Regulatory Compliance, , CWNP CWSP-208 Objectives: “Industry Standards & Compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA)”, ]
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