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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Q: What is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard?

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global technical and operational standard that defines control requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics The PCI DSS establishes security requirements for protection of cardholder data and sensitive authentication data. It applies to payment card processing environments, including networks, applications, databases, and

Q: How widely is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard used?

14 organizations in our directory are tagged Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a global security standard for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data, defining control requirements that enterprises use to secure cardholder information and meet contractual obligations from payment brands and acquiring banks.

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  -H "content-type: application/json" \
  -H "accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
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The check	What the record shows	Where it is in the data
It's a known term	One entry, with its abbreviation and type (topic)	`name, alternateName`
It sits in a glossary	Linked to PCI DSS Standard, PCI compliance, PCI audit, Data Security Posture Management	`inDefinedTermSet`

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