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,...
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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...
Joint Success: Partners Support German Automotive Manufacturer along the Journey to PCI Compliance
Regardless of the business sector, customers value flexibility when it comes to processing payments for services and products. A leading German...
usd AG globally Re-Accredited as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
On April 30, 2025, usd AG received global accreditation as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) from the Payment Card Industry Security Standards...
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...
PCI DSS v4.0.1: Are You Ready for the Future-dated Requirements?
With the publication of PCI DSS v4.0.1, at the latest, the requirements introduced with version 4.0 of the credit card data security standard are...
Targeted Risk Analysis - PCI DSS introduces Individual Risk Assessment Tool
With the introduction of PCI DSS v4.0, many requirements and processes have changed significantly. Some of the new requirements are future-dated...
What Does “Periodically” Actually Mean? PCI DSS v4.0 Specifies Timeframes
“Promptly”, “quarterly”, “periodically”: Many PCI DSS requirements demand that measures be implemented within a specified timeframe. While version...
Cloud Provider plusserver Certified According to PCI DSS v4.0
At the beginning of 2024, the leading German cloud provider plusserver was certified by usd AG according to the globally mandatory PCI DSS v4.0...
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...