Your Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Compliance Resources

In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive list of resources provided by the PCI Security Standards Council and various payment brands to help you better understand and achieve compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Navigating the world of PCI DSS compliance can be challenging, but having the right resources at your fingertips can make the process much easier. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive list of resources provided by the PCI Security Standards Council and various payment brands to help you better understand and achieve compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

PCI Council Listings:

1. List of Validated Payment Applications: Find a comprehensive list of payment applications that have been validated against the PCI Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) to ensure secure payment processing. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/vpa_agreement
2. List of Approved PTS Devices: Discover a list of approved PIN Transaction Security (PTS) devices that meet the PCI PTS requirements for secure cardholder data handling. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/pin_transaction_devices
3. List of Approved Scanning Vendors: Identify approved scanning vendors (ASVs) that can perform external vulnerability scanning services as required by PCI DSS. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/approved_scanning_vendors
4. List of Qualified Security Assessors (QSA):List of independent security entities that have received accreditation from the PCI Security Standards Council to confirm a company's compliance with PCI DSS. QSA employees are professionals working for a QSA firm who have met, and continue to meet, all the necessary QSA requirements. Resource URL: https://listings.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/qualified_security_assessors
5. List of Qualified Integrators / Resellers: Find qualified integrators and resellers (QIRs) that have been trained and certified by the PCI Security Standards Council to securely install and configure payment applications. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/qualified_integrators_and_resellers
6. List of P2PE Validated Solutions: Explore Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) solutions that have been validated by the PCI Security Standards Council, providing a secure way to protect cardholder data during transmission. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/point_to_point_encryption_solutions

Payment Brand Lists:

1. MasterCard's List of Compliant Service Providers: Find a list of service providers that have demonstrated compliance with MasterCard's security requirements. Resource URL: https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/merchants/safety-security/security-recommendations/merchants-need-to-know.html
2. Visa's Global Registry of Service Providers: Explore a registry of service providers that have been validated as compliant with Visa's security requirements. Resource URL: http://www.visa.com/splisting/
3. Visa Europe's Registered Merchant Agents: Discover registered merchant agents in Europe that have met Visa's security requirements. Resource URL: https://www.visaeurope.com/receiving-payments/security/downloads-and-resources

PCI DSS and Related Guidance:

1. More about PCI DSS: Learn more about the PCI DSS, its objectives, and how it helps protect cardholder data. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci_security/how
2. PCI DSS version 4.0: Everything you need to know about the latest version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Resource URL: PCI DSS v4.0 Resource Hub (pcisecuritystandards.org)
3. PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires: Find the appropriate Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) for your organization to assess your compliance with PCI DSS. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci_security/completing_self_assessment
4. Guide: Skimming Prevention - Overview of Best Practices for Merchants: Access a guide that provides an overview of best practices to prevent skimming attacks and protect cardholder data. Resource URL: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/Skimming_Prevention_At-a-Glance_Sept2014.pdf