What is PCI DSS?

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What is PCI DSS?

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The **Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)** is a comprehensive set of security requirements established by the major payment card brands to protect cardholder data wherever it is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring a secure environment for all payment transactions.

PCI DSS

What is PCI DSS?

What are the 12 core requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)?

How are merchants categorized into PCI DSS compliance levels, and what are the transaction volume thresholds?

What are the financial consequences and risks of PCI DSS non-compliance for merchants?

How does PCI DSS v4.0 differ from previous versions, and what is its future focus?

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