PCI DSS Validated

PCI DSS Validated refers to the status achieved by an organization when it has successfully demonstrated that it meets all the applicable requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) at a specific point in time. PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.

The validation of compliance with PCI DSS can be achieved through two primary methods, depending on the size of the organization, the volume of transactions it handles, and specific requirements set by the merchant bank and/or payment brands (like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.):

Being PCI DSS Validated not only ensures that an organization is adhering to industry-standard best practices for security but also builds trust with customers, partners, and payment brands by demonstrating a commitment to protecting sensitive payment card information. Organizations must maintain continuous compliance, as PCI DSS validation is a periodic requirement, typically annual, to account for evolving security threats and changes in business processes or technology.