Welcome to the PCI Security Standards Council
The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.
The PCI Security Standards Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa, Inc.
PCI Data Security StandardThe PCI DSS is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for security management, policies, procedures. |
PIN Entry Device (PED) StandardThe Payment Card Industry (PCI) has initiated a collaborative effort to address common industry security criteria. |
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DSS Self-Assessment QuestionnaireThe PCI Data Security Standard Self-Assessment Questionnaire is a validation tool. |
QSA and ASV ProgramsThe PCI Security Standards Council manages global training and certification programs for qualified security assessors (QSAs). |
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Payment Application DSSThe goal of PA-DSS is to help software vendors and others develop secure payment applications that do not store prohibited data. |
QSA Employee LookupThe PCI Security Standards Council has developed a tool to verify the certification status of representatives from PCI SSC Qualified Security Assessor (QSAs) Companies. |