Compliance Standards

The Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) has emerged as a key standard designed to enhance the security of payment ecosystems, with a specific focus on the secure development, deployment, and maintenance of software and applications handling sensitive payment card data. Developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the PCI SSF provides comprehensive guidelines for the secure development, maintenance, and protection of payment systems. This blog post explores how PCI SSF strengthens the security posture of payment ecosystems, and why it’s essential for organizations to adopt these measures.

The Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) ensures the secure development and maintenance of payment software applications. Meanwhile, DevSecOps integrates security practices into the DevOps workflow, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and security teams. Combining PCI SSF compliance with DevSecOps practices not only enhances payment software security but also streamlines compliance efforts. Here’s how to effectively integrate PCI SSF into your DevSecOps pipeline.

Organizations developing payment software must meet PCI SSF security requirements. One of the key components of PCI SSF is the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) standard, which focuses on the security of the software development process. This blog post will explore Secure SLC assessments, their role in PCI SSF compliance, and what organizations need to know to achieve certification.

As the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Software Security Framework (SSF) becomes the standard for securing payment applications, understanding its scope and compliance requirements is essential for organizations in the payment software space. The SSF was created to replace the outdated Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) and introduces two key components in the framework: the Secure Software Standard and the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard. With a focus on securing both the software itself and the development processes, the SSF provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and privacy of payment systems. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the key steps to prepare for a PCI SSF assessment, ensuring your organization is fully compliant with these important standards.