Where might one find information on the mechanics of credit card readers?

* The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council website provides a wealth of information on the mechanics of credit card readers, including:

* PCI DSS Quick Reference Guide

* PCI DSS Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures

* PCI DSS Glossary of Terms

* The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website provides a number of resources on the mechanics of credit card readers, including:

* NIST Special Publication 800-35: Guide for Implementing the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

* NIST Special Publication 800-57: Recommendation for Key Management

* NIST Special Publication 800-70: Guide for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government

* The EMVCo website provides information on the specifications and implementation of EMV, a global standard for chip-based payment cards:

* EMVCo Specifications

* EMVCo Implementation Guidelines

* The Smart Card Alliance website provides information on the technology behind smart cards, including credit card readers:

* Smart Card Alliance Resources

* Smart Card Alliance Glossary of Terms