Frequently Asked Question

Are software vendors wishing to undergo validation to the PCI Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard also required to have payment software listed or in the process of being validated to the PCI Secure Software Standard?
It is not necessary for a software vendor to have payment software listed or in the process of being validated to the PCI Secure Software Standard in order to become a Secure SLC qualified vendor.
May 2020
Article Number: 1477
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