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On May 12, 2010, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced the publishing of version 3.0 of the PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) security requirements. Version 3.0 streamlines and simplifies testing and implementation by providing a single set of modular evaluation requirements for all Personal Identification Number (PIN) acceptance Point of Interaction terminals.
► Go to the Council's website for the updated standard and detailed listing of approved devices.
► Download PCI SSC press release (PDF)
VISA provides retirement planning tools for your pre-PCI attended POS PIN entry devices, including:
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A table listing the three device categories and their associated sunset dates
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PED retirement planning best practices
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Links to related documents
► View this resource from VISA
This whitepaper from Hypercom outlines the decisions retailers must make when selecting new technology, so that they reduce the risk of compromise and extend the potential serviceable life of the product selected today.
► Download the Hypercom whitepaper
This whitepaper from VeriFone contains:
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A clear analysis of the PCI PED mandate and why you and your merchant should take action now
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Tips on how to move your merchants to compliance prior to the PCI PED deadline
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A replacement chart for VeriFone PCI PED devices
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A better knowledge of the evolution of PED standards and three classes of PED devices
- Key dates for PCI PED implementation and mandates
► Visit VeriFone's website to download the whitepaper
Several initiatives to improve PIN security and transaction protection are approaching a key deadline in July 2010. These include adoption of Triple -DES (TDES) encryption requirements and point-of-sale PIN entry device (POS PED) hardware certification. This security standards compliance update shows the progression of the requirements, discusses Triple DES and summarizes the POS PED categories and applicable dates.
► Get the document in PDF format.
Abstract: The confidentiality of cardholder Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) when used at point-of-sale (POS) PIN-Entry Devices (PEDs) depends on the full compliance of all payment system participants with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) PIN Security Requirements. To ensure the continued secure protection of PIN-based transactions, Visa established requirements for the use of Triple Data Encryption Standard (TDES) for PIN encryption at all POS PEDs. Effective July 1, 2010, all Interlink-accepting POS PEDs and host systems must use TDES for the protection of PINs.
► Get this document in PDF format or
► contact us for more information on TDES.
PIN Entry Device Testing Program Changes Effective December 31, 2007
Abstract: Visa’s PIN Entry Device (PED) testing program, which was introduced in 2003, is transitioning to the PCI Security Standards Council. As part of this transition, PEDs tested under the original, Visa-only program will be removed from the Approved PIN Entry Devices list, effective December 31, 2007. Acquirers, processors, merchants and agents will need to plan now to purchase point-of-sale (POS) PEDs in compliance with these program changes.
► View the announcement from VISA (includes Visa PIN Entry Device Frequently Asked Questions)
Abstract: Changes in Visa PCI security regulations may affect your Ingenico eNTouch 1000 and eNCrypt 2100 installations.
► See this information in PDF format.
See also VISA PED-certified Ingenico i6550 and Ingenico 6780 POS payment terminals. |
MasterCard is providing updated information regarding the Ingenico point-of-sale (POS) terminal i3070 models i3070MP01 and i3070EP01 that were de-listed from the Payment Card Industry (PCI) PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Approved Product List.
► View this notification from MasterCard
Compromised point-of-sale (POS) PIN-entry devices (PEDs) equipped with tapping mechanisms designed to capture PIN and card data have recently been found in the U.S. marketplace. Visa clients must take action to mitigate the risks introduced by these compromised POS PEDs.
► View this notice from VISA
There are no functional differences or new requirements between PCI-PED 2.0 and 2.1, as shown in the table below.
Date |
Version |
Description |
9/2006 |
2.x |
Draft published for comment |
11/2006 |
2.x |
Formatting changes |
4/2007 |
2.x |
A1, A7, A11, B1, B4, B11, B13, D1, D4 |
7/2007 |
2.0 |
PCI Security Standards Council adoption of PED requirements |
1/2009 |
2.1 |
Clarifications and errata |
► View the current PCI 2.x security requirements (source of the above table).
In early September 2009, Visa held a webinar about TDES compliance and Visa best practices.
► Here is a link to that slide presentation. Please pay particular note to pages 11-17.
This document provides the first highly specific, actionable wireless operational guide for complying with PCI DSS, including:
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Generally applicable wireless requirements: These are requirements that all organizations should have in place to protect their networks from attacks via rogue or unknown wireless access points (APs) and clients.
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Requirements applicable for in-scope wireless networks: These are requirements that all organizations that transmit payment card information over wireless technology should have in place to protect those systems.
► Get the document in PDF format.
Abstract: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has released the new version 1.2 of the Data Security Standard (DSS) . Find out how this change will impact PCI validation for your company.
► Read more...
Abstract: MasterCard provides a useful table showing when a terminal can be sold, how long it can be used in the field and when it must be removed. Covers the expiry of the Pre-PCI, (VISA PED) approval.
Abstract: Due to repeated targeting of pre-PED PIN Pads and Payment Terminals, VeriFone has developed PIN Pad Security Best Practices. These best practices first enable a retailer to determine if any existing terminals have been tampered with, and second make tampering much more difficult by implementing a comprehensive set of security controls to prevent tampering and more quickly become aware if tampering has occurred.
► View the PIN Pad Security Best Practices
Additional information can be found on VeriFone's Retail Payment Security web site at www.secureretailpayments.com.
 Abstract: VeriFone assures that none of its VISA PED or PCI PED (Payment Card Industry PIN Entry Device) approved terminals were part of the recent tampering stories and that solutions such as the VeriFone MX800 Series meet all current PCI PED Security Requirements, including tamper prevention and detection. VeriFone explains the process of tampering, describes current industry security requirements to prevent tampering, describes payment terminal security, and outlines the steps needed to improve PIN pad security.
► Get this document in PDF format or ► visit the VeriFone website.
VISA also provides security information on their website. |
