The PCI DSS consists of a set of requirements that help create a secure environment for all companies that process, store or transmit credit card information. It was created jointly in 2004 by four major credit-card companies: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. It’s now considered the cornerstone of financial sector application security.
Additional Reading:
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- PCI Compliance at Checkmarx Application Security Glossary
- Checkmarx solution for Compliance and Risk Management