Tag: tokenization

Guide to understanding the types of tokens and their use

One of the key controls of the PCI DSS v4.0 standard is requirement 3.5. It lists a number of techniques for protecting the PAN (Primary Account Number) when it should be stored, if there is any business justification.  The...

/ November 20, 2025

Data inside and outside the scope of PCI DSS

One of the critical tasks in PCI DSS compliance is the identification of scope of compliance. The first step in determining which assets are in or out of that range is identifying the type of data...

/ November 12, 2024

Analysis of PCI DSS v4.0 – Part III: Requirements 3 and 4

Continuing with the analysis to version 4.0 of the PCI DSS standard, in this third part of the series the requirements 3 and 4 that are part of the group «Protect Account Data» will be analyzed, focused on the protection of...

/ August 18, 2022