VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PCI DSS is a set of requirements that is applied to every small and large organization that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. In particular, PCI DSS for SaaS companies is essential, as these platforms frequently handle sensitive customer information and must adhere to the latest security standards.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 28, 2024

It is of utmost importance for banks to ensure the safety and security of the cardholders’ data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance 4.0 In this blog, we will understand PCI DSS compliance 4.0 In this blog, we will understand PCI DSS compliance 4.0

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

But what’s often unclear is how to stay secure and compliant in a space that’s constantly changing. That’s where PCI DSS, PSDS2, and AML come in. In this guide, you’ll understand what digital payment security is and what these regulations mean, how they impact your payment operations, and what you need to do to meet them.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, staying updated with the latest standards and regulations is crucial. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is no exception. With the recent release of PCI DSS v4.0, Changes in Requirement 9 of PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Data security has become an essential aspect of our lives and is more crucial than ever before. In the healthcare industry, organizations are entrusted with a plethora of sensitive information, including PHI, PII, and financial data. This renders them accountable for complying with both HIPAA and PCI regulations.

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Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

You can also check out the PCI at a glance infographic for a quick overview. For simplicity, I will just refer to PCI DSS standards as PCI for the rest of this article. What is PCI again? In the past, Ive written about how to achieve and maintain PCI compliance. Timeline PCI version 4.0

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The 12 Essential Steps to Achieving PCI DSS Compliance 1.Install

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 29, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We’ve been journeying through the various requirements of this critical security standard, and today, we’re moving forward to explore Requirement 5 of PCI DSS v4.0. compared to PCI DSS v3.2.1.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In our previous posts, we’ve covered the various requirements of this critical security standard. Also Read : PCI DSS Requirement 3 Requirement 4 pertains to PAN transmissions unless otherwise specified.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. This requirement is a critical component of the PCI DSS that has undergone significant changes from version 3.2.1 Conclusion: The transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

While Type 1 assesses the design of controls at a specific point in time, Type 2 evaluates the effectiveness of these controls over a period, usually upto twelve months. It demands meticulous planning, robust infrastructure, and unwavering commitment to data security.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 25, 2025

CREST membership is an important recognition as it implies that the organization that is accredited meets the strict standards for addressing complex cybersecurity challenges and is adhering to best practices in security testing. CERT-IN Empanelment : Recognized by the Indian government as a trusted security assessor.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In our ongoing series of articles on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), we’ve been examining each requirement in detail. In this blog post, we will delve into the changes introduced in PCI DSS Requirement 8 from version 3.2.1 Conclusion: PCI DSS v4.0

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of global standards developed to safeguard cardholder data. Compliance ensures robust security practices to prevent breaches and protect sensitive payment card data. Staying up-to-date with PCI-DSS compliance should be a top priority.

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PCI Security Standards

JULY 10, 2024

The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long included requirements for external vulnerability scans conducted by PCI Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs), and these requirements have also been included in prior versions of some Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). For PCI DSS v4.x,

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome back to our series on PCI DSS Requirement Changes from v3.2.1 Today, we’re discussing Requirement 6, which is crucial for protecting cardholder data. It mandates the use of vendor-supplied security patches and secure coding practices for in-house developed applications. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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Stax

JULY 16, 2024

If merchants are exposed to security vulnerabilities when processing digital payments, the risk of cardholder data falling into the wrong hands increases exponentially. This is why PCI DSS compliance is critical. In this article, we’ll discuss why your business needs to ensure PCI compliance and what the 12 PCI DSS v4.0

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Fintech Weekly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, many discussions around emerging payment technologies ease assessment across various PCI standards, as well as conversations about the challenges businesses and assessors face in implementing ongoing changes to the standards regarding the auditing of systems.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ( PCI DSS ) aims to prevent financial fraud by securing payment card data. Any company that handles this data must implement security measures to ward off unauthorized access. Every year, organizations must show that they comply with PCI DSS.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the world of digital transactions, businesses handling payment cards must demonstrate their data security measures through the Payment Card Industry Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ). Your choice depends on your credit card transaction and cardholder data management. No electronic storage of account data.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Data Analysis and Consumer Insights : BINs provide a wealth of information for data analysis. Companies can analyze BIN data to track transaction patterns, better understand customer demographics, and assess risk in different regions or among various card types.

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Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

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Stax

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ensure the gateway offers PCI DSS compliance, encryption, tokenization, and fraud prevention tools to safeguard transactions. Look for PCI DSS-compliant payment gateways that optimize the security of credit and debit card transactions. Learn More What is a Payment Gateway?

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Ikajo

MAY 19, 2021

One of the key factors making it possible is the industry’s joint efforts to enhance card transactions security, reflected in PCI DSS. In this article, we’re going to deep dive into PCI DSS meaning, history, requirements, procedures, and costs. What is PCI DSS? This way, PCI DSS 2.0

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Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

Interchange and assessment fees are set by card networks and are non-negotiable. Merchants can, however, negotiate with their payment processor to cut costs, tweak pricing, or secure better rates. Assessment fees Assessment fees go to the payment network or the credit card network. to 2.95% + $0.10 to 2.70% + $0.10

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Failure to meet these standards could result in fines or bans as a merchant or service, rendering you unable to process payments or send payment data with the major networks.

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Evolve Payment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Table of Contents PCI Compliance in a Nutshell PCI compliance, also known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , or PCI-DSS, is an important standard that major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard have adopted to protect themselves and their merchants from the risks associated with exposed cardholder data.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When consumers have faith in your business and capabilities to protect their data, they’re more likely to shop with you. There are 12 requirements under PCI DSS, divided into six major categories. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. What is PCI Compliance?

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. Subscribe to regulatory updates or newsletters from relevant federal authorities, such as the PCI Security Standards Council (​​more on this later)​​.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this guide, we go into the topics of risk management in payment processing, equipping merchants with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure their transactions. Identifying and Assessing Risks Understanding the lay of the land is the first step in effective risk management.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It also ensures that data security best practices, particularly PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) requirements , are followed to the letter to prevent any breach or loss of sensitive customer data.

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Payments Source

JUNE 2, 2016

The National Retail Federation wants the Federal Trade Commission to do more than merely check up on the companies that routinely assess merchants for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

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PCI Security Standards

JULY 9, 2024

I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. In this episode, we'll meet three Qualified Security Assessors, or QSAs. A QSA company is a data security firm certified by the Council to perform on-site assessments of a company's PCI Data Security Standard compliance.

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Stax

MARCH 5, 2025

To choose the right solution, you need to look at various factors when evaluating potential providers, including supported payment types, transaction fees and pricing structures, payout speed, and PCI DSS compliance. Security Its a given to have a provider that protects cardholder data in this digital age.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2018

With retailers struggling to get compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , qualified security assessors are going to be in more demand and can offer tokenization as one way of achieving compliance.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. Q: How do I ensure online payment security?

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Expertise in payment security & compliance Processing payments, like all financial transactions, comes with numerous security and compliance concerns. SaaS companies must adhere to industry standards such as PCI DSS to ensure customer transactions are safe.

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