Anthony LaFaziaCEO, Atlantic Training · CEO at Atlantic Training | EdTech & Safety Compliance Leader

Suspected Breach? The Right Steps to Take Under PCI DSS

17 Jul 2026 · 2 min

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In this short video segment, Speaker A delivers concise incident‑response guidance for organizations that suspect a PCI DSS data breach, emphasizing that staff should not conduct their own forensic investigation, must disconnect the affected device safely, document the discovery time, and promptly notify the security officer or help desk to preserve evidence and limit data loss. The segment then transitions to Speaker B’s promotional pitch for Atlantic Training’s Wave management platform, highlighting its HR and soft‑skills training courses, onboarding automation, leadership development tracking, and the offer of free software when a training plan is selected. The content blends practical security advice with a vendor advertisement.

Even with the best defenses, the threat landscape is constantly evolving. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario. If you see something, say something. If you suspect a breach, Perhaps you see a strange program running on your computer, or you find a physical file of credit card numbers in a trash can. You must act.
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However, do not try to investigate it yourself. Do not turn off the computer as this might destroy digital evidence that forensic teams need. Disconnect the device from the network. Unplug the Ethernet cable, if safe to do so, following your organization's incident response procedures. Document the time you notice the issue and contact your designated security officer or help desk immediately. Speed is critical in containing data loss.