PCI Security Standards

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 31 March 2024 rapidly approaching, Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, shares some key questions, answers, and resources to help entities successfully transition to PCI DSS v4.0.

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PCI Security Standards

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Recently, PCI SSC published a new information supplement called PCI DSS Scoping and Segmentation Guidance for Modern Network Architectures. I am joined by Kandyce today to help walk us through what made this particular Special Interest Group and topic so special.

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PCI Security Standards

AUGUST 20, 2024

Merchants around the world use the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to safeguard payment card data before, during, and after a purchase is made. As of 31 March 2024, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) officially retired PCI DSS v3.2.1.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Data security has become an essential aspect of our lives and is more crucial than ever before. In the healthcare industry, organizations are entrusted with a plethora of sensitive information, including PHI, PII, and financial data. This renders them accountable for complying with both HIPAA and PCI regulations.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, staying updated with the latest standards and regulations is crucial. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is no exception. With the recent release of PCI DSS v4.0, Changes in Requirement 9 of PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The 12 Essential Steps to Achieving PCI DSS Compliance 1.Install

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. This requirement is a critical component of the PCI DSS that has undergone significant changes from version 3.2.1 Conclusion: The transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 29, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We’ve been journeying through the various requirements of this critical security standard, and today, we’re moving forward to explore Requirement 5 of PCI DSS v4.0. compared to PCI DSS v3.2.1.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In our previous posts, we’ve covered the various requirements of this critical security standard. Also Read : PCI DSS Requirement 3 Requirement 4 pertains to PAN transmissions unless otherwise specified.

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Stax

JULY 16, 2024

If merchants are exposed to security vulnerabilities when processing digital payments, the risk of cardholder data falling into the wrong hands increases exponentially. This is why PCI DSS compliance is critical. In this article, we’ll discuss why your business needs to ensure PCI compliance and what the 12 PCI DSS v4.0

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome back to our series on PCI DSS Requirement Changes from v3.2.1 Today, we’re discussing Requirement 6, which is crucial for protecting cardholder data. It mandates the use of vendor-supplied security patches and secure coding practices for in-house developed applications. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In our ongoing series of articles on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), we’ve been examining each requirement in detail. In this blog post, we will delve into the changes introduced in PCI DSS Requirement 8 from version 3.2.1 Conclusion: PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI Security Standards

AUGUST 24, 2023

You can watch a replay of our LinkedIn Live Discussion on PCI DSS v4.0 where Emma Sutcliffe SVP of Standards, Lauren Holloway, Director of Data Security Standards, and Lindsay Goodspeed, Senior Manager of Communications address stakeholder questions about PCI DSS v4.0

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

In our exploration of PCI DSS v4.0’s ’s changes, we’ve reached the heart of the matter – Requirement 3: Protect Stored Account Data. So, what’s the purpose of Requirement 3? In essence, Requirement 3 aims to create a data security fortress around cardholder information. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we all know, data security is a constantly evolving field, and it’s essential to keep up with the latest standards and requirements. And mark your calendars, because the current PCI DSS v3.2.1 and compliance with this updated version is mandatory for organizations to maintain data security.

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The Paypers

AUGUST 23, 2024

Cloudera has announced that it has achieved Level 1 compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for Service Providers.

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PCI Security Standards

MAY 10, 2023

In this episode, Retail & Hospitality ISAC podcast host Luke Vander Linden is joined by co-host Alicia Malone, senior manager of public relations at PCI SSC, Kandyce Young, manager of data security standards at PCI SSC, and Tony James, director of cyber security at Target to discuss the rollout of PCI DSS v4.0.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2024

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and comforte AG, a leading provider of data-centric security solutions, have announced a partnership to help customers meet the new Payment Cards Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) v4.0 PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI Security Standards

JULY 10, 2024

The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long included requirements for external vulnerability scans conducted by PCI Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs), and these requirements have also been included in prior versions of some Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). For PCI DSS v4.x,

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Finextra

MARCH 12, 2024

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and comforte AG, a leading provider of data-centric security solutions, have announced a partnership to help customers meet the new Payment Cards Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) v4.0 standard.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Let’s look at some best practices you’ll want to implement to keep payment data safe from cybercriminals: 1. To keep your business secure, only engage with payment processors and vendors that comply with PCI DSS.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ( PCI DSS ) aims to prevent financial fraud by securing payment card data. Any company that handles this data must implement security measures to ward off unauthorized access. Every year, organizations must show that they comply with PCI DSS.

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Ikajo

MAY 19, 2021

One of the key factors making it possible is the industry’s joint efforts to enhance card transactions security, reflected in PCI DSS. In this article, we’re going to deep dive into PCI DSS meaning, history, requirements, procedures, and costs. What is PCI DSS? This way, PCI DSS 2.0

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Basis Theory

MAY 6, 2024

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the world of digital transactions, businesses handling payment cards must demonstrate their data security measures through the Payment Card Industry Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ). Completing the SAQ is a key step in the PCI DSS assessment process, followed by an Attestation of Compliance (AoC) to confirm accuracy.

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Fintech Weekly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, many discussions around emerging payment technologies ease assessment across various PCI standards, as well as conversations about the challenges businesses and assessors face in implementing ongoing changes to the standards regarding the auditing of systems.

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Basis Theory

MARCH 19, 2024

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the global standard for ensuring the secure handling of credit card data. It’s designed to protect cardholder data from theft and misuse.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

The support and commitment provided by the Vi team was remarkable and commendable.” Securing SOC 2 Type 2 attestation is no mean feat. It demands meticulous planning, robust infrastructure, and unwavering commitment to data security.

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Basis Theory

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines hundreds of requirements for storing, processing, and transmitting cardholder data. Any business that accepts payments from any of the major card networks must comply with this standard.

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Failure to meet these standards could result in fines or bans as a merchant or service, rendering you unable to process payments or send payment data with the major networks.

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Evolve Payment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Table of Contents PCI Compliance in a Nutshell PCI compliance, also known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , or PCI-DSS, is an important standard that major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard have adopted to protect themselves and their merchants from the risks associated with exposed cardholder data.

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Basis Theory

MARCH 26, 2024

Going live with a PCI-compliant product or service can become cumbersome for merchants. On top of understanding and adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 12 requirements, merchants must demonstrate their compliance annually.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When consumers have faith in your business and capabilities to protect their data, they’re more likely to shop with you. There are 12 requirements under PCI DSS, divided into six major categories. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. What is PCI Compliance?

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Basis Theory

JANUARY 4, 2024

Merchants are said to be ‘vaulting payments’ when they contract with a partner, which stores sensitive cardholder data securely and provides the merchant with an undecryptable token string.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

25) from Verizon Communications, full compliance with the PCI DSS (short for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) dropped last year, the first decline seen in six years. percent of the organizations surveyed were in full compliance, according to data gleaned from 2,400 reports stretching back to 2012.

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Exact Payments

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

However, with progress comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to safeguarding sensitive payment card data. Enter the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): a comprehensive framework that sets forth stringent rules and regulations to ensure the secure handling, processing, and transmission of cardholder information.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Since the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard was introduced in 2004, many merchants found compliance to be too arduous or costly and just skipped it, risking fines. But increasingly, other regulations like GDPR are changing the PCI DSS compliance equation.

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