Data breaches can cause major problems for businesses, depleting their brand value and hurting their revenue potential for an extended period after the incident. Securing networks is a key part of keeping cybercriminals at bay, and PCI DSS compliance can play a key role in the process.

According to SC Magazine, any business that handles identifiable consumer data and payment card information needs to follow the guidelines set by the PCI SSC.

To support PCI compliance, the report said businesses should employ two-factor authentication to ensure networks are only accessed by authorized personnel. This provides a foundation for security that can protect businesses from a data breach by adding redundancy, limiting account sharing and improving audit log systems.

It is also important for businesses to focus on Wi-Fi security, as some wireless connections can leave the corporate network vulnerable if they are not protected properly.

Protecting private corporate networks from issues that occur when employees access resources through a Wi-Fi network is becoming key as wireless hot spots become more accessible and prevalent in public locations.