Articles tagged: compliance

How does my Mini device work?

Note: Your Semi-Integrated Mini does not share any sensitive cardholder data with your POS.

Your POS sends information about the transaction to your Semi-Integrated Mini such as the price and number of items.
Your Semi-Integrated Mini application displays the information to your customer.

How does my Handheld device work?

Note: Your Genius Handheld does not share any sensitive cardholder data with your POS.

Your POS sends information about the transaction to your Genius Handheld, such as the price and number of items.
Your Genius Handheld displays the information to your customer.

Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) protects your customer’s payment data by encrypting it at the point of entry before you send it to your processor. The data can be unencrypted using only the processor’s secure key, so even if a fraudster steals the data they can’t use it.… Read More “What is P2PE?”

Genius Smart P2PE™ Instruction Manual

If you are using the Genius Smart P2PE solution, you must install and maintain your Genius devices according to the instructions in the P2PE Instruction Manual (PIM).
If you have any questions about the Genius Smart P2PE solution, contact our Genius Support Team.… Read More “Genius Smart P2PE™ Instruction Manual”

How does my Countertop device work?

Note: Your Genius Countertop does not share any sensitive cardholder data with your POS.

Your POS sends information about the transaction to your Genius Countertop, such as the price and number of items.
Your Genius Countertop displays the information to your customer.

What can I do to protect my business against hackers?

You can reduce the risk of a hacker attack on your business by doing the following:

Installing security software and keeping it up to date
Limiting access to your wireless network
Keeping work and personal devices separate
Keeping “backroom” technology away from the sales floor
Limiting administrative access on business devices
Ensuring your employees understand the latest payment technologies
Regularly training your employees

Limiting access to your wireless network

Limiting access to your wireless network reduces the risk of your network being hacked.… Read More “What can I do to protect my business against hackers?”