Introduction to PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is defined by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).
The PCI DSS is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design, and other critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard is intended to help organizations proactively protect customer account data.
In compliance with PCI DSS, a complementary standard framework for payment applications was
established, called the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS)
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The documentation for PCI DSS and PA-DSS describes the relationship between PCI DSS and PA-DSS. You can download it here: