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To address stakeholder feedback and questions received since PCI DSS v4.0 was published, PCI SSC has published a limited revision to the standard, PCI DSS v4.0.1.

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Request for Comments on PCI Key Management Operations (KMO) v1.0 Standard Closes on 18 July.

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PCI Security Standards Council Bulletin: Update to FAQ 1331

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Request for Comments: PCI Secure Software Standard v2.0

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