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Compensatory checks and personalised approach: What are they and when are they used?Unlike other security standards, the PCI DSS standard allows for some flexibility in …2026/06/18General content, Featured2026-06-18 12:00:14
Changes in PCI PTS HSM v5.0: Who do they affect and what does it mean for the future of payments?On May 18, 2026, the PCI SSC released version 5.0 of the … standard.2026/05/20General content, News2026-05-20 12:53:43
DNS: The blind spot of PCI DSSIf you thought that, by implementing all the PCI DSS controls, you were going to be invulnerable against …2026/05/07General content, PCI DSS2026-05-07 12:00:56
What is known about PCI DSS v5.0?Version 4.0 of PCI DSS was released in March 2022. The PCI Security …2026/04/07General content, News2026-04-07 12:00:56
Two-year extension for PCI PTS HSM v3After having us on edge for a few months, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) …2026/03/09News2026-03-09 13:46:24
What is PCI 3DS?This article presents a brief description of the …-oriented PCI 3DS standard.2026/02/26PCI 3DS, What is it?2026-02-26 13:57:00
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE): ‘compliance’ vs. ‘security’Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is a technology that protects sensitive data in … databases2026/02/19General content, Cryptography, PCI DSS2026-02-19 12:00:36
The expiration date of PCI HSM version 3.x is approaching (30 April 2026), what will happen to the affected devices?30 April 2026 is the date stipulated for the expiration of the …2026/02/12Cryptography, News2026-02-12 14:55:51
What is PCI SSF/PCI Secure SLC/PCI S3?This new article presents a brief introduction to the … Software Security Framework2026/01/27PCI SSF, What is it?2026-01-27 12:06:53
PCI SSC Standards Ecosystem (updated January 2026)The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has developed multiple security standards that define …2026/01/26General content2026-01-26 11:21:38
The reality of PCI SSF: What Sellers, Entities (and Advisors) Keep IgnoringThis is the first article in a series dedicated to breaking down the PCI Software Security …2026/01/14General content, PCI SSF2026-01-14 13:47:42
Do you process card data and don't want to get complicated with PCI DSS compliance reports? So you can get an exemptionThe security of payment card data is not the same as … does2025/12/18General content, News2025-12-18 16:27:03
The Importance of Encryption Modes in CryptographyWhen using encryption, a robust algorithm and a … key length is not enough2025/12/11General content, Cryptography2025-12-11 15:03:16
Differences between Vulnerability Scans and Penetration Tests in PCI DSSAs part of regular security status monitoring activities, the PCI … standard2025/12/04General content, PCI DSS2025-12-04 14:59:31
Visa's AIS program no longer includes level 4 for merchantsVisa's Account Information Security (AIS) program has undergone major changes, modifying …2025/11/27News2025-11-27 15:42:53
Guide to understanding the types of tokens and their useOne of the key controls of the PCI DSS v4.0 standard is requirement 3.5. In …2025/11/20General content, PCI DSS2025-11-20 09:30:01
VCC (Virtual Credit Cards) and PCI DSSProbably one of the most recurrent doubts during the identification of the scope (scope) of PCI …2025/09/18General content, PCI DSS2025-09-18 13:08:29
5 Key Concepts of the New PCI SSC Authentication GuideAt the end of August 2025, the PCI SSC published two new guides (informational supplements) …2025/09/02General content, News2025-09-02 13:11:43
Hardware Security Module (HSM): What is it and what is it for?One of the main problems arising from the use of cryptography for the protection of …2025/07/16Cryptography2025-07-16 14:00:26
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the periodic rotation of the QSA advisor or company?To ensure optimal levels of quality in … compliance assessments2025/06/12General content, PCI DSS2025-06-12 10:07:43
Vulnerability management in PCI DSS: Connecting all related controlsVulnerability management is one of the most time-consuming tasks in a PCI … environment2025/06/05General content, News, PCI DSS2025-06-05 14:21:58
PCI SSC PIN Listing Program: Everything you need to knowIn May 2025, the PCI SSC announced the publication of a list of … entities.2025/05/20News, PCI PIN2025-05-20 13:05:20
Cryptographic hash with key: fundamentals and characteristicsOne of the significant improvements that incorporated the PCI DSS standard in its version 4.0 …2025/05/15Cryptography2025-05-15 14:34:30
Can certificates or diplomas be used to demonstrate PCI DSS compliance?Continuing our campaign for the good use of terms in the … field2025/04/29General content, PCI DSS2025-04-29 13:41:00
What follows after the entry into force of future PCI DSS v4 controls?Due to the complexity of its implementation, the PCI DSS v4 standard established a … period.2025/04/01General content, News, PCI DSS2025-04-01 13:15:02
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in PCI assessments: A look at the new PCI SSC guideIn March 2025 the PCI SSC published a new guide that will completely change the …2025/03/18News2025-03-18 15:27:32
New information supplement: Security on payment pages and prevention of e-skimmingPCI SSC has published a new Information Supplement for … safety2025/03/11News, PCI DSS2025-03-11 09:45:50
The two sides of the authenticated scans (PCI DSS req. 11.3.1.2)Another relevant change in PCI DSS version 4.0 was the … evolution.2025/03/06General content, PCI DSS2025-03-06 14:59:56
Implementation of controls against e-skimming (PCI DSS req. 6.4.3 and 11.6.1)One of the star controls that incorporated version 4.0 of PCI DSS was the …2025/02/26General content, PCI DSS2025-02-26 11:40:04
Changes in SAQ A of PCI DSS v4.0.1As part of efforts to balance security and compliance, PCI SSC announced …2025/01/31News, PCI DSS2025-01-31 13:33:39
Cryptographic key management methods: fixed key, MK/SK and DUKPTWhen symmetric cryptographic keys are used for the protection of stored or transmitted data, it is ….2025/01/29General content, Cryptography2025-01-29 15:19:29
Differences between a PCI SSC standard and a validation programCompliance with PCI SSC standards controls is governed by two …2024/11/27General content2024-11-27 14:57:35
Data inside and outside the scope of PCI DSSOne of the critical tasks in PCI DSS compliance is the identification of the ….2024/11/12General content, PCI DSS2024-11-12 15:47:56
It is not said: "PCI DSS Audit". It should read: ‘PCI DSS Compliance Assessment’It is very common to hear the terms "PCI DSS Audit" or "PCI DSS Auditor" …2024/10/22General content2024-10-22 13:29:59
Brief review of the PCI SSC Europe Community Meeting 2024 in BarcelonaThis October 2024 the PCI SSC Europe Community Meeting was held in …2024/10/14News2024-10-14 14:36:56
5 key points of the document for the definition of scope and segmentation in modern network architecturesIn September 2025, the PCI SSC published a new information supplement for the … definition.2024/09/19General content, PCI DSS2024-09-19 14:42:55
What is PCI DSS?This new series of articles by PCI Hispano will present an overview of …2024/08/18Featured, PCI DSS, What is it?2024-08-18 20:44:51
New version of PCI DSS: 4.0.1On 11 June 2024, the PCI SSC published version 4.0.1 of the … standard.2024/06/12News, PCI DSS2024-06-12 13:10:18
All you need to know about INFI in PCI DSS v4.x (discontinued)NOTE: On 19 March 2024 the PCI SSC took the decision to discontinue …2024/03/20General content2024-03-20 11:15:24
Triple DES (TDEA) obsolescence and its impact on PCI SSC standardsJanuary 1, 2024 marked a milestone in the history of … cryptography2024/03/13Cryptography, News2024-03-13 11:52:14
Recurring, future and TRA controls of PCI DSS v4.0 in Excel formatTo ensure the effectiveness and effectiveness of PCI DSS controls throughout …2023/12/20Downloads, Featured, PCI DSS2023-12-20 12:30:00
Reminder PCI PIN: Change the key upload process as of January 1, 2024According to PCI PIN Frequently Asked Technical Questions (PCI PTS PIN …2023/12/14News, PCI PIN2023-12-14 11:06:47
PCI DSS v4.0 in Microsoft Excel formatHow many times have we needed PCI DSS v4.0 controls organized into a … file?2023/12/12Downloads, Featured, PCI DSS2023-12-12 13:00:46
PCI SSC publishes 'Targeted Risk Analysis (TRA) Guidance' for PCI DSS v4.xIn November 2023, the PCI SSC published a new guide to support … activities.2023/11/30News, PCI DSS2023-11-30 14:00:41
AWS publishes its PCI DSS v4.0 compliance guideAs part of its efforts to facilitate the implementation of controls of different … standards2023/11/28News, PCI DSS2023-11-28 12:39:24
Validity of PCI DSS v3.2.1 compliance reports and assessmentsPCI SSC set 31 March 2024 as the deadline for …2023/11/15News, PCI DSS2023-11-15 14:04:59
Visa reports that its PIN security programme ended on 1 October 2023In a decision that has taken the entire … media ecosystem by surprise2023/10/30News, PCI PIN2023-10-30 13:45:09
What is PCI PIN?In this new article in the series What is it? a brief introduction to the … will be made2023/01/25PCI PIN, What is it?2023-01-25 14:08:34
Important datesImportant dates: October 1, 2023: The Visa PIN program has been withdrawn. January 1, 2024: …2023/01/24News2023-01-24 22:24:59
Brief history of payment cardsThe use of debit and credit cards are part of our daily financial life. …2023/01/19General content2023-01-19 13:27:53
The Ultimate Guide to Cryptographic Key BlocksWith the entry into force of the PCI PIN v2.0 standard in 2014, all …2022/12/14Cryptography, News, PCI PIN2022-12-14 13:54:34
CDE General Inventory TemplateMany of us have already begun to analyze and even work on adaptations and ….2022/11/23Downloads, News, PCI DSS2022-11-23 15:17:21
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part VII: Requirement 12A … is presented in this penultimate article in the series ‘PCI DSS Analysis v4.0’.2022/11/17Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-11-17 10:26:34
China UnionPay is now part of PCI SSCFrom October 2022 the China UnionPay (UP) logo will be present in …2022/11/02News2022-11-02 15:45:51
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 Part VI: Requirements 10 and 11In this sixth installment of the series “PCI DSS Analysis v4.0”, the … will be analysed.2022/09/15Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-09-15 14:08:03
Changes in Hispanic PCIWith over 250 published articles and an average of 10,000 unique visitors per month, …2022/08/18News2022-08-18 21:58:16
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part V: Requirements 7, 8 and 9In this fifth installment of the series “PCI DSS Analysis v4.0”, the … will be analysed.2022/08/18Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-08-18 18:42:59
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part IV: Requirements 5 and 6In this fourth installment of the series ‘Analysis of PCI DSS 4.0’, a … is presented.2022/08/18Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-08-18 18:42:08
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part III: Requirements 3 and 4Continuing with the analysis to version 4.0 of the PCI DSS standard, in this third …2022/08/18Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-08-18 18:32:19
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part II: Requirements 1 and 2In this second part of the series “PCI DSS Analysis v4.0”, a … will be carried out.2022/08/18Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-08-18 01:34:25
Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part I: IntroductionIn this first part of this series "PCI DSS Analysis v4.0" the … will be analyzed2022/08/17Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0, PCI DSS2022-08-17 21:33:45