ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cardholder Information Security Program

Ok, imagine you have a piggy bank where you keep your money. You wouldn't want anyone to take your money, right? So, you keep your piggy bank safe by putting it in a place where only you and your parents can access it.

Just like your piggy bank, companies who accept credit and debit cards have to keep people's personal and payment information safe. This is because if someone else gets their hands on this information, they could use it to steal money and make purchases on other people's cards.

So, companies have to follow certain rules and guidelines called the Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) to protect people's information. They need to use special technology and methods to make sure no one can access this information unless they are supposed to.

Think of it like putting a special lock on your piggy bank that only you and your parents have the key to. This way, your money is safe and no one else can take it without your permission. The Cardholder Information Security Program works the same way to keep people's information safe. So, it is very important for companies to follow these guidelines to make sure everyone's information is protected.