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PCI SSC Announces Expanded Global Training Offerings For 2011
Posted on February 16th, 2011 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., February 16, 2011 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) today announced its training programs for 2011. The expanded portfolio not only offers greater flexibility for global stakeholders but also adds courses that address a variety of knowledge levels to foster networking and best practice sharing across industries and geographies.... -
PCI Security Standards Council Opens Nominations for Board of Advisors
Posted on January 27th, 2011 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., January 27, 2011 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) today announced that nominations for election to the 2011-2013 PCI SSC Board of Advisors are now open... -
PCI Security Standards Council Names Eduardo Perez as Chairperson
Posted on January 12th, 2011 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., January 12, 2011 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) today announced that Eduardo Perez, head of global payment system security, Visa Inc., has been appointed as chairperson of the PCI Security Standards Council for the 2011 term. Perez will guide the Council as it works with industry stakeholders globally to implement version 2.0 of the standards and increase awareness of payment card security around the world in the coming year... -
PCI Security Standards Council Enters Next Phase of Data Security Development
Posted on January 5th, 2011 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., January 5, 2011 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) today announced the start of phase two of the standards development lifecycle, with version 2.0 of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS formally made effective on January 1, 2011... -
PCI Security Standards Council Announces PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI) Program
Posted on December 10th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., December 10, 2010 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) today announced availability of the PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI) program that aligns industry requirements for identifying and approving forensic investigators to ensure the consistency and quality of these services to compromised entities. With a consolidated list of approved PCI Forensic Investigators, organizations requiring forensic investigative services can now consult a single resource recognized by each payment card brand... -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases PCI DSS 2.0 and PA-DSS 2.0
Posted on October 28th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., October 28, 2010 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), today released version 2.0 of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS. Reflecting input from the Council’s global stakeholders, this latest version is designed to provide greater clarity and flexibility to facilitate improved understanding of the requirements and eased implementation for merchants. Version 2.0 becomes effective on January 1, 2011... -
PCI Participating Organizations Finalize Feedback on Next Version of PCI Security Standards at Global Community Meetings
Posted on October 21st, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., October 21, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced that more than 1500 members of the PCI community from nearly 40 countries gathered in recent weeks to discuss the next version of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS, making these the most widely attended PCI SSC Community Meetings to date. Version 2.0 of the standards is set to be released on October 28. -
PCI Participating Organizations Finalize Feedback on Next Version of PCI Security Standards at Global Community Meetings
Posted on October 21st, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, October 21, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced that more than 1500 members of the PCI community from nearly 40 countries gathered in recent weeks to discuss the next version of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS, making these the most widely attended PCI SSC Community Meetings to date. Version 2.0 of the standards is set to be released on October 28... -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Supplemental Guidance On EMV and Point-to-Point Encryption
Posted on October 5th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., October 5, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), released guidance papers on the use of point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and EMV technologies in a payment card data environment... -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Supplemental Guidance On EMV and Point-to-Point Encryption
Posted on October 5th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., October 5, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), released guidance papers on the use of point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and EMV technologies in a payment card data environment. -
PCI Security Standards Council Prepares Industry For Standards Changes
Posted on August 12th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., August 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), published documentation highlighting the expected changes to be introduced with version 2.0 of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS in October 2010. -
PCI Security Standards Council Prepares Industry For Standards Changes
Posted on August 12th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., August 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), published documentation highlighting the expected changes to be introduced with version 2.0 of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS in October 2010... -
PCI Security Standards Council Expands Global Reach With Appointment of European Director
Posted on July 8th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., July 8, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the appointment of Jeremy King as European Director for the PCI SSC. Based in the United Kingdom, King will work with the Council’s General Manager and member organizations to increase the Council’s presence in Europe and support its mission to enhance cardholder data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards globally. -
PCI Security Standards Council Expands Global Reach With Appointment of European Director
Posted on July 8th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., July 8, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the appointment of Jeremy King as European Director for the PCI SSC. Based in the United Kingdom, King will work with the Council’s General Manager and member organizations to increase the Council’s presence in Europe and support its mission to enhance cardholder data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards globally... -
PCI Security Standards Council Announces New Three Year Lifecycle For Standards Development
Posted on June 22nd, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 22, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced all three of its standards will follow a three year development lifecycle period, with the release of updated versions of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS in October of 2010. A consistent, transparent lifecycle for all Council managed standards will simplify the implementation process for the entire payment industry. -
PCI Security Standards Council Announces New Three Year Lifecycle For Standards Development
Posted on June 22nd, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 22, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced all three of its standards will follow a three year development lifecycle period, with the release of updated versions of the PCI DSS and PA-DSS in October of 2010. A consistent, transparent lifecycle for all Council managed standards will simplify the implementation process for the entire payment industry... -
PCI Security Standards Council Announces Additional Internal Security Assessor Training Dates
Posted on June 18th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 18, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the availability of new training sessions across the United States this year. -
PCI Security Standards Council Announces Additional Internal Security Assessor Training Dates
Posted on June 18th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 18, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the availability of new training sessions across the United States this year... -
PCI Security Standards Council To Hold Webinar For Payment Card Community and General Public on Updates To Standards Lifecycle
Posted on June 15th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 15, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced it will hold a “Standards Lifecycle Update” webinar for all payment card industry stakeholders to attend on Tuesday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET / noon PT, and Wednesday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. -
PCI Security Standards Council To Hold Webinar For Payment Card Community and General Public on Updates To Standards Lifecycle
Posted on June 15th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 15, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced it will hold a “Standards Lifecycle Update” webinar for all payment card industry stakeholders to attend on Tuesday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET / noon PT, and Wednesday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. -
PCI Security Standards Council To Hold Webinar For Payment Card Community and General Public on Updates To Standards Lifecycle
Posted on June 15th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 15, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced it will hold a “Standards Lifecycle Update” webinar for all payment card industry stakeholders to attend on Tuesday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET / noon PT, and Wednesday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT... -
Merchants, Banks and the Payment Security World to Unite at PCI Security Standards Council Community Meetings; Details and Dates Announced
Posted on June 1st, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., June 1, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced dates and locations for its 2010 Community Meetings, the Council’s annual forums for engaging with Participating Organizations and members of the assessment community on the PCI standards. -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 3.0 Of PTS Security Requirements
Posted on May 18th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., May 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) security requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the publishing of version 3.0 of the PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) security requirements. -
PCI Security Standards Council Launches Internal Security Assessor Program
Posted on May 18th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., April 30, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the launch of its Internal Security Assessor Program (ISA), offering PCI DSS training and certification for internal assessment staff at entities such as merchants, acquiring banks and processors. The three day course is designed to test and qualify in-house security personnel on how to validate and maintain ongoing PCI compliance within their organizations. -
Bruce Rutherford Named New PCI Security Standards Council Chairperson
Posted on May 18th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., Jan. 25, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council, a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced that Bruce Rutherford, group head, fraud management solutions, payment system integrity, MasterCard, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the PCI Security Standards Council. Rutherford will steer the Council as it works with industry stakeholders to create and release new standards in 2010. -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 3.0 Of PTS Security Requirements
Posted on May 12th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., May 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) security requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the publishing of version 3.0 of the PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) security requirements... -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 3.0 Of PTS Security Requirements
Posted on May 12th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., May 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) security requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the publishing of version 3.0 of the PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) security requirements.. -
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 3.0 Of PTS Security Requirements
Posted on May 12th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., May 12, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) security requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the publishing of version 3.0 of the PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) security requirements. -
PCI Security Standards Council Launches Internal Security Assessor Program
Posted on April 30th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., April 30, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the launch of its Internal Security Assessor Program (ISA), offering PCI DSS training and certification for internal assessment staff at entities such as merchants, acquiring banks and processors. The three day course is designed to test and qualify in-house security personnel on how to validate and maintain ongoing PCI compliance within their organizations... -
PCI Security Standards Council Launches Internal Security Assessor Program
Posted on April 30th, 2010 No commentsWAKEFIELD, Mass., April 30, 2010 — Today, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), announced the launch of its Internal Security Assessor Program (ISA), offering PCI DSS training and certification for internal assessment staff at entities such as merchants, acquiring banks and processors. The three day course is designed to test and qualify in-house security personnel on how to validate and maintain ongoing PCI compliance within their organizations.