PCI DSS

(Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, "PCI DSS," is an international term).

PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is an essential security standard for the secure processing of credit card data and online payments. Learn more about it in our glossary.

PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a globally recognized security standard developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). It was designed to require merchants and service providers who process credit card transactions to implement appropriate security measures to protect credit card data from theft and misuse.

PCI-DSS includes comprehensive requirements related to network architecture, data security, access control, monitoring, and periodic audits. Compliance with this standard is critical to gaining customer trust and maintaining the integrity of the payment ecosystem.

PCI DSS Examples

An online merchant implements PCI-DSS to ensure the security of its customers' credit card data.

A payment processor uses PCI-DSS compliant encryption technologies to securely transmit sensitive payment information.

A hotel operator protects its guests' credit card data by complying with PCI-DSS guidelines.

PCI-DSS FAQ

  • PCI-DSS is a security standard that ensures the secure processing of credit card data to prevent fraud and data loss. Compliance protects customers and businesses alike.

  • Compliance requires the implementation of security measures such as encryption, network monitoring, and regular audits.

  • The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is responsible for the development and management of PCI-DSS.

  • The main objective of PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance is to ensure the secure processing, storage and transmission of credit card and payment card data. This is to prevent data breaches, fraud and unauthorized access to sensitive payment information.

  • All organizations that process credit card transactions, including merchants, payment processors, financial institutions and service providers, must comply with PCI-DSS. Compliance helps protect both customers and businesses from the risks associated with data breaches and payment card fraud.