WAKEFIELD, Mass.--()--The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), today announced that it will host its inaugural Asia Pacific event in Singapore on Thursday, June 14 at the Hilton Singapore.
Attendance at the one-day event is complimentary and open to all PCI stakeholders – from Participating Organizations and assessors to card brands and those interested in payment security. The Council will share the latest information on PCI Standards, PCI programs and resources, including its work in technology areas such as Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) and mobile payment acceptance security. The agenda also includes both networking and question and answer sessions to allow participants to interact and share best practices with Council staff and each other.
In conjunction with the event, two training offerings are available, allowing attendees to make the most of their travel time and budgets:
- Internal Security Assessor Training – Tuesday June 12 & Wednesday June 13
- PCI Awareness Training – Friday June 15
“The PCI Security Standards Council is excited to host our first meeting in the Asia Pacific region to meet with our members and other payment industry stakeholders. Securing payment card data is a challenge that requires a global approach. With the help of active participation in Asia Pacific, we will be able to ensure the PCI Standards remain the best defense against data compromise worldwide.” Said Bob Russo, general manager, PCI Security Standards Council. “I look forward to meeting as many representatives of our members as possible, particularly those with ideas on how to enhance the effectiveness of PCI Standards in the region. Please join us in Singapore on June 14.”
About the PCI Security Standards Council
The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum that is responsible for the development, management, education, and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other standards that increase payment data security. Founded in 2006 by the major payment card brands American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., the Council has over 600 Participating Organizations representing merchants, banks, processors and vendors worldwide. To learn more about playing a part in securing payment card data globally, please visit: http://pcisecuritystandards.org.
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