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.

For more information, see the Security Standards Council Document Library.

For more information about how IBM® Safer Payments meets PCI requirements and control objectives, see: