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,...
As Micropayment’s PCI Officer, usd AG Ensures Continuous PCI DSS Compliance
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PCI SSC 2025 Europe Community Meeting | Amsterdam | 14. - 16. October 2025
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) rises, the number of public EV chargers is growing rapidly. But are you aware that EV chargers, same as...
Important Update to the PCI PIN Program: PCI Security Standards Council Launches Its PIN Listing
On May 19, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) presented its own program for listing PCI PIN-certified service providers. The Council is...
More Protection Against E-Skimming - PCI Council Publishes New Guide to PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published a new guide: “Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming - Guidance for PCI DSS...
PCI DSS worldwide: usd AG one of 17 QSA companies with global accreditation
usd AG has once again received all the necessary licenses from the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor...
Sunset of PCI DSS v4.0 on 31 December 2024: Get Ready!
PCI DSS v4.0: In March 2024, version 4.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard became mandatory after a two-year transition phase....
usd AG Member of PCI SSC GEAR 2024-2026
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has reappointed usd AG to the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR).
PCI DSS v4.0.1 Released
In response to stakeholder feedback and questions received since the release of PCI DSS v4.0 in March 2022, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI...
Increased Scanning Requirements in PCI DSS v4.0: usd Invites Acquirers to an Exchange of Experiences
For many companies in the payment industry, preparations for PCI DSS v4.0 are reaching the final stage. This is also the case for Acquirers, payment...
More Security for Highly Specialized Solution: Solaris SE Certified According to PCI DSS
Solaris SE, technology company with a full German banking license, successfully completed the PCI DSS certification project with usd AG in June...
How do I become an Auditor?
Are you passionate about both the technical and organizational aspects of cyber security and want to help companies improve their security as an...
PCI DSS – What Is the Scope and How to Reduce It?
In this short series we provide you with useful facts about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Be well informed on your PCI DSS...