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The countdown is on!

28 October 2022 the PA-DSS Program will close. Learn more about the closure and the successor program, Secure Software, and the Software Security Framework (SSF).

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PCI SSC Publishes PCI DSS v4.0. Learn more about it on the PCI Perspectives Blog

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PCI DSS v4.0 is Published

PCI DSS v4.0 replaces version 3.2.1 to address emerging threats and technologies and enable innovative methods to combat new threats.

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Submit 2023 SIG Proposals

PCI SSC stakeholders are invited to propose ideas for a 2023 Special Interest Group (SIG) until 28 October.

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New Participation Opportunities

Collaboration is at the heart of the Council’s mission to help secure payment data globally. Beginning in January 2023, there will be even more opportunity for participation and collaboration.

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Standards Updates & RFCs

Just Updated

Read the PCI DSS v4.0 Quick Reference Guide for an introduction to PCI DSS.

Just Published

PCI DSS Prioritized Approach is a tool to help businesses secure payment account data more quickly while making steady progress towards PCI DSS compliance.

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Read the new information supplement: Guidance for Containers and Container Orchestration Tools.

Request for Comments

RFC periods are avenues for PCI SSC stakeholders to provide feedback on existing and new PCI Security Standards.

PCI SSC News

29 September 2022

PCI Security Standards Council Hires Guilherme Scheibe Regional Director – Brazil

15 September 2022

PCI Security Standards Council Hosts North America Community Meeting

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28 September 2022

Assessors: Prepare for the Closure of PA-DSS

20 September 2022

Paving the Way: Inspiring Women in Payments - A Q&A featuring Sabeena Job

15 September 2022

Dispatch from the NACM: Day 3

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Helpful Resources

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PCI PTS POI Modular Security Requirements V6.2 Draft RFC opens soon.

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