PCI Security Standards Council

🎤 We’re excited to welcome Sharon Gai as a keynote speaker at #PCINACM26! As PCI SSC celebrates 20 years of securing payment data worldwide, Sharon will share insights on navigating innovation, digital transformation, and the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and commerce. Drawing on her experience scaling global brands and leading through complex digital markets, Sharon’s keynote will explore how organizations can adapt, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly connected world. Join us in Vancouver as we celebrate two decades of collaboration, innovation, and global impact—and look ahead to what comes next. Register: https://bit.ly/4gBIm3w #PCINACM26 #PaymentSecurity #AI #Innovation

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the MRC | Merchant Risk Council have announced that each organization has joined the other as a participating member. This reciprocal membership marks a significant step forward in fostering closer cooperation between the two leading industry bodies dedicated to payment security, fraud prevention, and risk management. The partnership aims to strengthen the global work of both organizations by enhancing knowledge sharing, aligning efforts on key industry challenges, and promoting best practices across the payments ecosystem. By deepening ties, the two organizations will ensure more effective communication and coordination, ultimately delivering greater value and clearer guidance to their respective members and the wider industry audience. Visit PCI SSC’s PO/membership listings: https://bit.ly/4vpCejD Visit MRC membership website: https://bit.ly/4adqkRc

🎉 Join us in Edinburgh for #PCIEURCM26. Three days of insights. Collaboration. Networking. Innovation. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of emerging threats, deepen your PCI knowledge, or connect with payment security professionals from around the world, the Europe Community Meeting is where those conversations happen. Registration is open: https://bit.ly/4w3jlD3

⏰ The nomination period for the 2026–2028 Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) closes soon. GEAR gives senior leaders from eligible PCI SSC-qualified assessor companies the opportunity to provide advice, feedback, and guidance that helps shape assessor programs and payment security initiatives. 🗓️ Nominations close 22 June 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eD-FsT9U

🚨 Vendor Showcase space is filling quickly for PCI SSC Community Meetings. If connecting with payment security leaders, decision-makers, assessors, merchants, and technology providers is part of your 2026 strategy, now is the time to secure your spot. Vendor Showcase opportunities are limited, with only a handful of spaces remaining—especially for our Europe Community Meeting in Edinburgh. Don't wait to reserve your place in front of the global payment security community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSkjZ2uM #PCINACM26 #PCIEURCM26 #PCIAPCM26

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Participating Organizations (APOs) to PCI SSC! By joining our global community, these organizations are helping advance payment security through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engagement with PCI SSC initiatives. We look forward to working together to help shape the future of payment security: https://bit.ly/4416plb

📢 Reminder: GEAR nominations are open The Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) gives eligible PCI SSC assessor companies an opportunity to help shape discussions around assessments, assessor programs, and the future of payment security. Make your voice part of the conversation. 🗓️ Nomination period: 1–22 June 2026 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RyfChR

🇧🇷 Amplie seu conhecimento em PCI com o treinamento ISA presencial em São Paulo, Brasil. O programa Internal Security Assessor (ISA) ajuda as organizações a desenvolver o conhecimento interno para apoiar a conformidade com o PCI DSS, atuar de forma mais eficaz com QSAs e melhorar a preparação para avaliações. 📍 São Paulo, Brasil 🗓️ 20 e 21 de agosto de 2026 🗣️ Realizado em português https://bit.ly/4v5MtsW

The countdown begins for an exciting week of learning, awareness, and engagement around payment security. As digital ecosystems become faster, more connected, and more exposed, security can no longer sit in silos. This one-day summit brings together cyber defenders, AI leaders, payment innovators, fraud specialists, regulators, and technology providers to address the shared challenges shaping India’s digital future. 📍 Venue: Sofitel Mumbai BKC, India 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eYQA7Zjj QNA Marcom

🤖 New on The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security In this edition, SecurityMetrics’ Vice President of Forensic Investigations, Aaron Willis, shares how AI is transforming forensic investigations, helping identify hidden malware, detect payment threats faster, and support PCI DSS compliance. The discussion also explores the growing role of AI in defending against AI-powered attacks, the importance of human oversight, and the future of payment security. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vNhVfO