PCI DSS is an information security standard for all organizations that accept, store, process and transmit credit card payments to help prevent fraud and data breaches. Organizations are required to follow PCI DSS to secure and protect credit card data provided by cardholders and card data transmitted through card processing transactions.
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PCI DSS Compliance Levels
Level 1
Applies to organizations processing more than six (6) million credit or debit card transactions annually. Annual internal audits must be conducted by an authorized PCI auditor. Each organization must submit to a quarterly PCI scan by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV).
Level 2
Applies to organizations processing between one (1) and six (6) million credit or debit card transactions annually. Each organization is required to complete an annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Some organizations may be required to additionally engage in quarterly PCI scanning.
Level 3
Applies to organizations processing between 20,000 and one (1) million e-commerce transactions annually. Each organization is required to complete an annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Some organizations may be required to additionally engage in quarterly PCI scanning.
Level 4
Applies to organizations processing fewer than 20,000 e-commerce transactions annually, or those that process up to one (1) million standard transactions. Each organization is required to complete an annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Some organizations may be required to additionally engage in quarterly PCI scanning.