Security News

PCI SSC accepting applications for the Qualified PIN Assessor Program
2019-02-22 05:30

PCI SSC is accepting applications for the Qualified PIN Assessor (QPA) Program. The QPA Program will enable security professionals to perform assessments using the PCI PIN Security Requirements...

PCI SSC Releases New Security Standards for Payment Software
2019-01-18 16:38

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) this week announced new security standards for the design, development and maintenance of payment software. read more

Why small businesses should check out the PCI SSC's Data Security Essentials
2018-12-21 17:11

Cash-strapped small businesses get help from the PCI SSC's data security evaluation tool and additional resources to better understand and secure their digital payment systems.

PCI SSC Works on Security for New Payment Options
2018-10-02 13:03

As new payment options continue to emerge via mobile phones and internet of things devices, the PCI Security Standards Council is broadening its security efforts, starting with a new standard for...

Assessing PCI SSC's Changes to QIR Program
2018-03-26 15:18

Will Revisions Help Smaller Merchants in Their Efforts to Prevent Breaches?Security experts analyze the potential impact of recently announced changes to the PCI Security Standards Council's...

The PCI SSC QIR program is changing to help merchants reduce risk
2018-03-15 12:45

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced new changes to the PCI Qualified Integrators and Resellers (QIR) Program in response to industry feedback and data breach report findings....

PCI SSC publishes best practices for securing e-commerce (Help Net Security)
2017-02-02 12:30

Exponential online sales growth paired with the EMV chip migration in the US makes e-commerce payment security for merchants more important than ever before. As EMV chip technology continues to...