The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced the release of its inaugural Annual Report, marking a significant milestone in the Council’s nearly 20-year history of advancing global payment security through industry collaboration, innovation, and education.
Category: Guidance
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, Mobile, Mobile - MPOC
PCI SSC Publishes Mobile Payments on COTS (MPoC) Guidance Document
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a Mobile Payments on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (MPoC) Guidance Document, a new resource developed to support consistent interpretation and implementation of the MPoC Standard and Program requirements across the mobile payments ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI DSS v4.0
AI Principles: Securing the Use of AI in Payment Environments
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly being used within businesses to help in the creation, management, and operation of payment systems and environments. Their use is expanding beyond systems directly managed by humans, to agentic AI systems, which have a level of agency to perform actions on their own behalf. The rapid pace of change…
Awareness, Board of Advisors, encryption, Global Security News, Guidance, multi-factor authentication
PCI SSC Releases New Guidance on Authentication and Cryptography
Authentication and cryptography are two essential security controls that protect sensitive data and systems. Authentication helps verify who can access information, while cryptography protects data whether it is stored or transmitted over networks. Nearly every security measure depends on these two fundamental controls in some way. However, both authentication methods and cryptographic standards are constantly…
Awareness, Board of Advisors, encryption, Global Security News, Guidance, multi-factor authentication
PCI SSC Releases New Guidance on Authentication and Cryptography
Authentication and cryptography are two essential security controls that protect sensitive data and systems. Authentication helps verify who can access information, while cryptography protects data whether it is stored or transmitted over networks. Nearly every security measure depends on these two fundamental controls in some way. However, both authentication methods and cryptographic standards are constantly…
Awareness, Board of Advisors, encryption, Global Security News, Guidance, multi-factor authentication
PCI SSC Releases New Guidance on Authentication and Cryptography
Authentication and cryptography are two essential security controls that protect sensitive data and systems. Authentication helps verify who can access information, while cryptography protects data whether it is stored or transmitted over networks. Nearly every security measure depends on these two fundamental controls in some way. However, both authentication methods and cryptographic standards are constantly…
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, interview, PCI DSS
Coffee with the Council Podcast: Guidance for PCI DSS E-commerce Requirements Effective After 31 March 2025
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course…
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, interview, PCI DSS
Coffee with the Council Podcast: Guidance for PCI DSS E-commerce Requirements Effective After 31 March 2025
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course…
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, interview, PCI DSS
Coffee with the Council Podcast: Guidance for PCI DSS E-commerce Requirements Effective After 31 March 2025
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course…
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, interview, PCI DSS
Coffee with the Council Podcast: Guidance for PCI DSS E-commerce Requirements Effective After 31 March 2025
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. As many of our listeners are aware, we are quickly approaching the deadline to adopt the future-dated requirements of PCI DSS version 4.0.1 on March 31st, 2025. Over the course…
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI SSC, QSA
New Guidance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into PCI Assessments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI SSC, QSA
New Guidance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into PCI Assessments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI SSC, QSA
New Guidance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into PCI Assessments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI SSC, QSA
New Guidance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into PCI Assessments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, Skimming
New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: “Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming – Guidance for PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1”. This document provides direction for merchants and service providers implementing controls to protect payment card data during e-commerce transactions.
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, Skimming
New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: “Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming – Guidance for PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1”. This document provides direction for merchants and service providers implementing controls to protect payment card data during e-commerce transactions.
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, Skimming
New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: “Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming – Guidance for PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1”. This document provides direction for merchants and service providers implementing controls to protect payment card data during e-commerce transactions.
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, Skimming
New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: “Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming – Guidance for PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1”. This document provides direction for merchants and service providers implementing controls to protect payment card data during e-commerce transactions.
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS v4.0
Important Updates Announced for Merchants Validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A
In response to stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of implementing the new e-commerce security Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced important modifications for merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A (SAQ A).
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS v4.0
Important Updates Announced for Merchants Validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A
In response to stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of implementing the new e-commerce security Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced important modifications for merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A (SAQ A).
Awareness, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS v4.0
Important Updates Announced for Merchants Validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A
In response to stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of implementing the new e-commerce security Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced important modifications for merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A (SAQ A).
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI DSS v4.0
New Guidance Coming for E-commerce Security Requirements in PCI DSS v4.x
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is developing guidance to help stakeholders understand and implement the new e-commerce security requirements included in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.x. Stakeholders have indicated that these requirements are complex for many entities to implement (including merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A). To that end, the…
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, PCI DSS v4.0
New Guidance Coming for E-commerce Security Requirements in PCI DSS v4.x
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is developing guidance to help stakeholders understand and implement the new e-commerce security requirements included in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.x. Stakeholders have indicated that these requirements are complex for many entities to implement (including merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A). To that end, the…
Awareness, ecommerce, Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS
New Guidance Coming for E-commerce Security Requirements in PCI DSS v4.x
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is developing guidance to help stakeholders understand and implement the new e-commerce security requirements included in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.x. Stakeholders have indicated that these requirements are complex for many entities to implement (including merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A). To that end, the…
Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, Scoping, Segmentation, SIGs
New Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a new Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures. This document was produced by the 2023 Special Interest Group (SIG), the members of which provided their extensive payment security expertise and technical knowledge around best practices, guidance, and real-world scenarios for applying…
Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, Scoping, Segmentation, SIGs
New Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a new Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures. This document was produced by the 2023 Special Interest Group (SIG), the members of which provided their extensive payment security expertise and technical knowledge around best practices, guidance, and real-world scenarios for applying…
Global Security News, Guidance, PCI DSS, Scoping, Segmentation, SIGs
New Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a new Information Supplement: PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures. This document was produced by the 2023 Special Interest Group (SIG), the members of which provided their extensive payment security expertise and technical knowledge around best practices, guidance, and real-world scenarios for applying…