To complete this assignment, you will need the attached files and the the Small Merchant Guide to Safe Payments documentation (click link to download) from the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) organization.

Please read the instructions carefully and ask questions if anything is unclear.  You must use the attached template to complete this assignment.  The PowerPoint presentation (PDF) Effective Professional Memo Writing provides other essential information to help guide your work on this assignment.

The ability to communicate effectively is a critical skill for all students and is required for success in the workplace.  UMGC has a variety of resources to help students.  The Effective Writing Center is available through the "Resources" link on the Navigation bar. You are strongly encouraged to avail yourself of these resources.  Your writing abilities will be graded as part of the assignment.