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### [New Guidance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into PCI Assessments](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/new-guidance-integrating-artificial-intelligence-into-pci-assessments)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](/author/alicia-malone) on 17 Mar, 2025 in [Guidance](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/guidance) and [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [PCI DSS](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss) and [PCI SSC](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-ssc) and [QSA](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/qsa) and [PCI DSS v4.0](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss-v4-0) and [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/artificial-intelligence-ai)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced new guidance to support the responsible use of AI in PCI assessments. The guidance provides a balance between leveraging the benefits of AI while maintaining the high standards of security that protect payment card data worldwide.

[read more](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/new-guidance-integrating-artificial-intelligence-into-pci-assessments)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/vote-for-the-2025-2027-board-of-advisors-election-period-now-open)

### [Vote for the 2025-2027 Board of Advisors: Election Period Now Open](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/vote-for-the-2025-2027-board-of-advisors-election-period-now-open)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 17 Mar, 2025 in [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [Board of Advisors](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/board-of-advisors) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation)

The opportunity for your voice to be heard is here. Now is your chance to help transform the future ... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/vote-for-the-2025-2027-board-of-advisors-election-period-now-open)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/spotlight-on-u-s-bank-a-new-principal-participating-organization)

### [Spotlight On: U.S. Bank, a New Principal Participating Organization](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/spotlight-on-u-s-bank-a-new-principal-participating-organization)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 11 Mar, 2025 in [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [Interview](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/interview) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [Principal PO Spotlight](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/principal-po-spotlight)

Welcome U.S. Bank, a new Principal Participating Organization (PPO) at the PCI Security Standards Co... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/spotlight-on-u-s-bank-a-new-principal-participating-organization)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/new-information-supplement-payment-page-security-and-preventing-e-skimming)

### [New Information Supplement: Payment Page Security and Preventing E-Skimming](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/new-information-supplement-payment-page-security-and-preventing-e-skimming)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 10 Mar, 2025 in [eCommerce](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/ecommerce) and [Guidance](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/guidance) and [Skimming](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/skimming) and [Acquirers](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/acquirers) and [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [PCI DSS](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss) and [Compliance](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/compliance) and [Small Merchant Resources](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/small-merchant-resources) and [Board of Advisors](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/board-of-advisors) and [PCI DSS v4.0](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss-v4-0)

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has introduced a new information supplement: “Payment P... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/new-information-supplement-payment-page-security-and-preventing-e-skimming)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/call-for-speakers-share-your-expertise-at-the-2025-pci-security-standards-council-community-meetings)

### [Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the 2025 PCI Security Standards Council Community Meetings](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/call-for-speakers-share-your-expertise-at-the-2025-pci-security-standards-council-community-meetings)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 7 Mar, 2025 in [Events](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/events) and [Community Meetings](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/community-meetings) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation)

The PCI Security Standards Council is calling on experts in the payments industry to apply to speak ... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/call-for-speakers-share-your-expertise-at-the-2025-pci-security-standards-council-community-meetings)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-orgranizations)

### [Welcome Our Newest Associate Participating Organizations](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-orgranizations)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 6 Mar, 2025 in [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [Associate PO](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/associate-po)

We are pleased to welcome the newest organizations that have joined as Associate Participating Organ... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-orgranizations)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/faq-clarifies-new-saq-a-eligibility-criteria-for-e-commerce-merchants)

### [FAQ Clarifies New SAQ A Eligibility Criteria for E-Commerce Merchants](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/faq-clarifies-new-saq-a-eligibility-criteria-for-e-commerce-merchants)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 28 Feb, 2025 in [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [PCI DSS](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss) and [Small Merchant Resources](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/small-merchant-resources) and [FAQ](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/faq) and [PCI DSS v4.0](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss-v4-0)

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to announce the release of a Frequently Aske... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/faq-clarifies-new-saq-a-eligibility-criteria-for-e-commerce-merchants)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/introducing-pci-sscs-new-vendor-portal-dashboard)

### [Introducing PCI SSC’s New Vendor Portal Dashboard](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/introducing-pci-sscs-new-vendor-portal-dashboard)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 20 Feb, 2025 in [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [Vendors](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/vendors)

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Vendor Por... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/introducing-pci-sscs-new-vendor-portal-dashboard)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/request-for-comments-pci-point-to-point-encryption-p2pe-v3-2-standard)

### [Request for Comments: PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) v3.2 Standard](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/request-for-comments-pci-point-to-point-encryption-p2pe-v3-2-standard)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 6 Feb, 2025 in [Point to Point Encryption (P2PE)](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/point-to-point-encryption-p2pe) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [Request for Comments](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/request-for-comments)

From 6 February to 6 March, eligible PCI SSC stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/request-for-comments-pci-point-to-point-encryption-p2pe-v3-2-standard)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/important-updates-announced-for-merchants-validating-to-self-assessment-questionnaire-a)

### [Important Updates Announced for Merchants Validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/important-updates-announced-for-merchants-validating-to-self-assessment-questionnaire-a)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 30 Jan, 2025 in [Guidance](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/guidance) and [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [PCI DSS v4.0](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss-v4-0)

In response to stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of implementing the new e-commerce secu... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/important-updates-announced-for-merchants-validating-to-self-assessment-questionnaire-a)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/coffee-with-the-council-podcast-nominate-your-company-for-the-councils-next-board-of-advisors)

### [Coffee with the Council Podcast: Nominate Your Company for the Council’s Next Board of Advisors](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/coffee-with-the-council-podcast-nominate-your-company-for-the-councils-next-board-of-advisors)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 29 Jan, 2025 in [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [Interview](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/interview) and [Board of Advisors](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/board-of-advisors) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [Coffee with the Council podcasts](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/coffee-with-the-council-podcasts)

Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public ... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/coffee-with-the-council-podcast-nominate-your-company-for-the-councils-next-board-of-advisors)

[](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci-sscs-global-content-library-now-available-on-youtube)

### [PCI SSC’s Global Content Library Now Available on YouTube](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci-sscs-global-content-library-now-available-on-youtube)

Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 23 Jan, 2025 in [Software](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/software) and [Events](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/events) and [Community Meetings](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/community-meetings) and [Interview](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/interview) and [PCI DSS](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss) and [PCI SSC](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-ssc) and [Mobile](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/mobile) and [Video](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/video) and [PCI DSS v4.0](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-dss-v4-0)

We heard your feedback – and we have made the PCI SSC Global Content Library more accessible than ev... [READ MORE](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci-sscs-global-content-library-now-available-on-youtube)

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