Welcome to the PCI Security Standards Council

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    MERCHANTS
     
    Find out why and how to become compliant with PCI Security Standards
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    FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
    Resources to assist with compliance efforts for your organization
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    HARDWARE / SOFTWARE
    Resources designed for developers and device manufacturers
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    SERVICES AND PROFESSIONALS
    Quick access to resources developed for industry professionals
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ABOUT THE PCI SECURITY STANDARDS COUNCIL

The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.

The PCI Security Standards Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard, and Visa Inc. Learn More


PCI Essentials

Modular eLearning course uses games & quizzes to reinforce data security basics.



TRAINING

Do you have the PCI training you need
to protect payment card data?

Enroll in instructor-led PCI Awareness course in Kuala Lumpur – Now accepting registrations!

 

Upcoming Instructor-led Training Classes

13-14 April Stockholm, Sweden
26-27 April San Francisco, California USA
8-9 May Chicago, Illinois USA

15-16 April Stockholm, Sweden
24-25 April San Francisco, California USA
6-7 May Chicago, Illinois USA

17-18 April Stockholm, Sweden

4-5 May Chicago, Illinois USA

 


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The PCI Security Standards Council (the "Council") provides a variety of tools, questionnaires, guidance, FAQs, training resources and other materials and information to assist organizations seeking to achieve compliance with its standards (the "Standards"). Third party products and services are also available, but the Council does not endorse or recommend any such third party products or services, and advises all organizations seeking to achieve compliance to become familiar with the Standards and related requirements before purchasing third party products or services. Ultimately, all applicable requirements must be met in order to achieve compliance, regardless of whether or what third party products or services are used.
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