Latest PCI DSS Standards: Use Third Parties – But at Your Own Risk

Third parties have long been the hidden heroes of the payment card industry, providing specialized, streamlined support to merchants looking to host a website or spin up an app. But that convenience is not without a cost. According to PCI DSS 4.0 compliance standards, although merchants are free to use third parties, the responsibility for any incurred security liability will be all theirs. When a merchant takes on an outside provider, they are taking on their cybersecurity risk as well. This, along with other policies, will shape the direction of PCI DSS 4.0 compliance for all involved…

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