What Changed?
The new version 4.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) required compliance by April 1, 2025. While the update was designed to improve security for payment card transactions, safeguard sensitive information, maintain trust in electronic payments, and reduce the chance of yet another data breach, many organizations that handle credit card transactions were not prepared for—or even aware—the changing requirements.
Although the deadline has passed, your organization can still take steps to verify whether you’re meeting the new standards and address any gaps. These updated requirements, mandated by the PCI Security Standards Council, require companies that handle, process, or facilitate transactions to take a proactive approach in ensuring compliance.
What Are Your Next Steps?
If you haven’t reviewed your processes yet, now’s the time to assess where you stand with the new PCI DSS 4.0 requirements. Start by identifying any areas that may not align with the updated standards and take steps to correct them. Even though the deadline has passed, it’s not too late to ensure your systems, documentation, and practices are compliant moving forward.
Not sure what to start? Begin by reviewing the following areas:
How We Can Help

Creating mandatory PCI policies and procedures
Firewall Security logging and review
Identity and authentication
Training your staff in data security and anti-phishing
Preventing shared account access to credit card data
Intrusion detection and prevention systems
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