PCI DSS License Worldwide

PCI DSS worldwide: usd AG one of 17 QSA companies with global accreditation

17. February 2022

usd AG has been awarded the PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) license for Canada and Latin America by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and can now perform PCI DSS audits around the world. This makes usd AG one of only 17 QSA companies with global coverage.

Christopher Kristes, Head of Security Audits & PCI and member of the Executive Board: "Since 2004, we have been supporting companies of all sizes and from all sectors as an officially accredited assessor in all relevant standards of the payment card industry. As our customers' requirements grow, so do we - and we can now provide them with unrestricted support for their PCI DSS certification at all their locations. This is an important step for us and we look forward to supporting our international customers even more effectively in the future."

Do you have questions about PCI DSS? Our colleagues will be happy to help you. Simply call +49 6102 8631-190 or send an e-mail to pci@usd.de.

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