Tag: PCI HSM
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 PCI PTS HSM standard (or simply PCI HSM). This standard includes numerous changes that may affect, directly or indirectly, compliance with other PCI standards.
Two-year extension for PCI PTS HSM v3
After having us on edge for a few months, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has extended the expiration periods of devices validated in PCI HSM as follows: Extends the period of device validation in...
The expiration date of PCI HSM version 3.x is approaching (30 April 2026), what will happen to the affected devices?
April 30, 2026 is the stipulated date for the expiration of cryptographic devices validated according to PCI HSM version 3.x. If you do not have defined your migration strategy, this article interests you. NOTE: The PCI SSC has...
PCI SSC Standards Ecosystem (updated January 2026)
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has developed multiple security standards that define specific security requirements oriented towards the protection of each of the areas related to the security of payment card data,...
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 sensitive data during its storage and transmission is the complexity in the management of the life cycle of encryption keys (generation, storage,...
What is PCI PIN?
In this new article in the What is it? series, a brief introduction will be made to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) PIN Security (PCI PIN) standard, focused on the protection of the personal identification number (PIN) in face-to-face transactions. Introduction The standard...
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