Security Officer. Security officers monitor and protect properties from illegal activities in privately-owned or public areas. Generally, security officers patrol areas, answer phone calls, monitor people, and respond to emergency situations in hospitals, power plants, and retail stores.
A compliance audit is a comprehensive review of an organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines. Independent accounting, security or IT consultants evaluate the strength and thoroughness of compliance preparations.
PCI Compliance. DEFINITION of 'PCI Compliance'. Technical and operational standards that businesses are required to adhere to in order to ensure that cardholder data is protected.