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Coffee with the Council Podcast: Nominate Now for the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR)

  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. In today’s episode, I’m excited to announce that the Council will open the nomination period for the next Global Executive Assessor Roundtable on June 1st. This roundtable, or GEAR as…

PCI SSC Publishes PCI PTS HSM v5.0

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a major revision to the PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Hardware Security Module (HSM) Modular Security Requirements from version 4.0 to version 5.0. This update represents a significant evolution in HSM security, addressing modern cryptographic practices, cloud and multi-tenant deployments, and emerging threats such as post-quantum…

PCI SSC Launches Enhanced Language Microsites for Global Audience

  The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced the launch of newly redesigned language microsites, delivering a more accessible, structured, and user-friendly experience for global stakeholders. These updates mark a significant step forward in making PCI resources more readily available to non-English-speaking audiences by providing a consistent user experience across languages. 

Dutch Authorities Confirm Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Exposed Employee Contact Data

The Netherlands’ Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Council for the Judiciary confirmed both agencies (Rvdr) have disclosed that their systems were impacted by cyber attacks that exploited the recently disclosed security flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), according to a notice sent to the country’s parliament on Friday. “On January 29, the…