Payments

Havis advises retailers about new PCI SSC security standards

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June 29, 2023

Havis Inc, a manufacturer of technology mobility and mounting solutions, has sent out a notice advising retailers of the need to meet new PCI SSC standards, according to a press release.

Since the PCI Security Standards Council launched in 2006, the security standards have undergone numerous iterations and currently consist of six main categories, two of which are PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and PIN Transaction Security (PCI PTS). Regardless of business size, type or number of transactions, all merchants must comply with PCI Security Standards Council requirements.

The PCI SSC has extended the expiration of PCI PTS 4.0 until March 31, 2024. After this date, manufacturers will no longer be allowed to sell 4.0 payment terminals.

Focused on the technical and operational requirements to protect credit card information, PIN Transaction Security Point of Interaction (PTS POI) standards are currently in version 6.2.

The requirements are focused on security measures to prevent physical tampering, unauthorized access and the insertion of malware on payment devices, which could result in customers' payment information being compromised.

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council is a global forum that brings together stakeholders from the payments industry to develop and drive the implementation of security standards for safe, secure payments for customers worldwide.