APAC
PCI Council’s New Asia-Pacific VP Maps Out Payment Security Priorities
Yew Kuann Cheng brings two decades of payments experience to her new role as PCI SSC's first Asia-Pacific Regional Vice…
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Awareness
PA-DSS Retires: PCI’s Software Security Framework Takes Over
PCI SSC retired PA-DSS on October 28, 2022. The PCI Software Security Framework replaces it for modern payment software.
Awareness
Does a Refreshed PCI SSC Site Actually Matter for Your Security Stack?
The PCI Security Standards Council has rolled out phase one of its redesigned site. Here is what changed, what it…
Brazil
Brazil’s PCI DSS v4.0 Voices: What Stands Out for Defenders
Brazil payments leaders break down PCI DSS v4.0, phishing controls, script management and stricter compensation rules. What it means for…
Awareness
Ransomware in 2022: Threat Trends and Defender Priorities
Two source documents outline the 2022 ransomware picture: rising costs, hard-hit small organisations, and a possible plateau in targeted ransomware.…
Awareness
Brazil PCI Council Grows to 30 Members for 2022
PCI SSC expands its Brazil Regional Engagement Board to 30 members, its largest yet, with a 2022 agenda built around…
PCI SSC
PCI SSC Leadership Transition: What Troy Leach’s Exit Means for Payment Security Standards
Troy Leach's departure after 15 years reshapes PCI SSC leadership. Security teams should monitor for changes to compliance frameworks.
Awareness
Ransomware Surge Meets Evolving Payment Ecosystems: What Europe’s Shift Means for Security
E-commerce growth and third-party payment risks collide with ransomware's sharp rise—here's what security teams need to know.
Interview
PCI Standards Veteran Poore Bids Farewell After a Decade in Payments Security
A look at Ralph Poore's 10+ year career shaping payment card security standards and what his retirement signals for the…
Awareness
Payment Data Security Slips as Holiday Shopping Frenzy Intensifies
Retailers face rising cyber threats this holiday season—here's what the payment security landscape looks like and how to respond.
Awareness
Is a Standalone Antivirus Enough Against Ransomware in 2026?
Ransomware keeps rising, per PCI's 2021 resource guide. We weigh antivirus, EDR and patching trade-offs so defenders can pick the…
COVID-19
PCI SSC Formalizes Remote Assessment Rules
PCI SSC releases formal Remote Assessment Guidelines for PCI standards. Here is what changed, who it affects, and what auditors…