Since this blog post was published in April 2026, the PCI Key Management Operations (KMO) Standard v1.0 has been published in its final version....
PCI KMO v1.0: What You Need to Know About the New Key Management Operations Standard
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PCI Secure Software Lifecycle Standard v2.0 Released: Key Changes at a Glance
On September 28, 2026, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released Version 2.0 of the PCI Secure Software Lifecycle Standard. This is the...
usd AG Reappointed to the PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable
usd AG has once again been appointed to the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). This means...
usd AG Globally Re-Accredited as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
usd AG has once again successfully received worldwide accreditation as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI...
PCI DSS v4.0.1 with an Expanded Scope: S-Public Services GmbH Works with usd AG on Structured Audit Management
Digital payment processes in the public administration environment require a particularly high level of security and traceability....
Amadeus and usd: Achieving PCI DSS Compliance Across a Complex System Landscape
When global travel technology meets strict security standards, complex projects emerge with many moving parts. Amadeus, one of the world’s leading...
More Flexibility, More Security: The PCI DSS v4.0.1 Customized Approach in Practice
The Customized Approach in PCI DSS v4.0.1 gives organizations greater flexibility in protecting cardholder data. Rather than relying on a rigid...
PCI Secure Software Standard v2.0: What You Should Know
On 15 January 2026, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released version 2.0 of the PCI Secure Software Standard. This is the first...
Focus On Payment Security: usd AG as Sponsor and Speaker at the PCI SSC Europe Community Meeting 2025 in Amsterdam
From 14 to 16 October 2025, Amsterdam will become the meeting place for the European payment security community. At this year's PCI SSC Europe...
Tokenization: Reduce Your PCI DSS Scope
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is of key relevance for companies that store, process, or transmit credit...
Avoid Pitfalls During ASV Scans: Practical Tips for Seamless Scans
Companies that accept, process, or store credit card data must comply with the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI...
As Micropayment’s PCI Officer, usd AG Ensures Continuous PCI DSS Compliance
The requirements of PCI DSS are becoming more complex - and with them the effort involved in day-to-day business. In order to ensure security,...