The PCI Security Standards Council has published version 3.0 of its PCI DSS and PA-DSS standards. Version 3.0 includes new requirements concerning terminal security at the point of sale, penetration testing, and security associated with the development lifecycle.
Version 3.0 of PCI DSS and PA-DSS will enter into force on January 1, 2014. Version 2.0, introduced in 2010, will remain in effect until December 31, 2014. Each new major version of these standards is developed in accordance with a three-year process.
Source: PCI Security Standards Council
Date: November 7, 2013
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