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PCI DSS 4.0.1 impacts payment security standards; key updates affect compliance and data protection.
https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/payments/pci-dss-version-401-what-does-this-really-mean
PCI DSS
How PAR Is Transforming Payment Data Into Better Customer Experiences
PAR enhances payment data for improved customer experiences.
How Payment Orchestration Became Essential for Global Merchants
Payment orchestration is crucial for global merchants.
How Thales Enables PCI-DSS Compliance With a Tokenization Solution on AWS
Thales offers a tokenization solution on AWS to help organizations achieve PCI-DSS compliance by replacing sensitive payment data with secure tokens. This reduces sensitive data exposure, streamlines compliance efforts, and enhances security within cloud environments. The Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform manages key operations while providing flexibility in tokenization methods, whether centralized or decentralized, ensuring robust data protection while maintaining operational efficiency. The platform integrates seamlessly with AWS services, enabling businesses in various sectors to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information.
Navigating High-Risk Payment Processing: Challenges, Methodologies, and Industry Implications: By Ruchi Rathor
High-risk payment processing: challenges, methods, implications.
Payment Account Reference (PAR)
PAR: unique identifier for payment transactions, ensures tracking, reconciliation of funds. Essential for efficient financial processing and reporting.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
PCI DSS: Security requirements for organizations handling card payments. Focus on protecting cardholder data, preventing fraud, and ensuring secure processing. Compliance involves six main objectives: build secure network, protect cardholder data, maintain vulnerability management program, implement strong access control measures, regularly monitor and test networks, and maintain an information security policy.
Powering Shopify’s High-Performance, PCI DSS V4 Compliant Checkout With Sandboxing (2025)
Shopify’s new checkout system complies with PCI DSS v4, utilizing sandboxing to enhance security and streamline compliance for merchants. Key aspects include isolating untrusted code, maintaining a managed environment for custom scripts, and implementing anti-skimming protections to safeguard sensitive data. The architecture supports performance, security, upgradeability, and compliance without additional merchant effort. PCI DSS v4 introduces stricter requirements, but Shopify handles complexity, allowing merchants to focus on business growth.
The Clock Is Ticking: Are You Ready for PCI DSS 4.0?
PCI DSS 4.0 compliance deadline is March 31, 2025. Organizations must meet new requirements, including expanded multi-factor authentication (MFA), longer passwords, automated application protection, and enhanced training programs. Thales and Imperva can assist with compliance through data security, application protection, and identity management solutions. Compliance is critical to avoid significant financial penalties and to build consumer trust in data handling.
https://securityboulevard.com/2025/03/the-clock-is-ticking-are-you-ready-for-pci-dss-4-0/
The Future of FinTech and What CEE Founders Need to Succeed
FinTech is rapidly evolving, with startups offering new payment solutions and banks adopting fintech strategies. Key challenges include security, compliance, and scalability. Pavel Kaminsky advises fintech founders in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to simplify regulations, enhance security, and seek funding and mentorship for growth. CEE is a promising innovation hub due to resourcefulness and creativity. Future trends include embedded finance and effortless payment experiences, although biometric payment methods face skepticism due to privacy concerns.
https://therecursive.com/the-future-of-fintech-and-what-cee-founders-need-to-succeed/