What is PCI DSS?
Security standards that any business handling credit card payments must follow to protect cardholder data.
Why It Matters
PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for processing card payments and protects against payment fraud.
Real-World Example
Using a PCI-compliant payment provider like Stripe so your servers never directly handle credit card numbers.
“Understanding terms like PCI DSS matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Compliance
Meeting the requirements of laws, regulations, and industry standards that apply to your business.
Encryption
Scrambling data so only authorised parties can read it
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union regulation that governs how businesses collect, store, and process personal data.
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Related Terms
Encryption
Scrambling data so only authorised parties can read it
Compliance
Meeting the requirements of laws, regulations, and industry standards that apply to your business.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union regulation that governs how businesses collect, store, and process personal data.
Authentication
The process of verifying who someone is, usually through a username and password
Authorisation
Determining what actions or data a verified user is allowed to access
OAuth
A standard that lets you log into apps using your existing accounts from Google, Facebook, or other providers