Deleted FAQs

FAQs that have been removed from the PCI SSC website or have dead links.

FAQ #1088 Deleted

What is meant by "adequate network segmentation" in the PCI DSS?

At a high level, adequate network segmentation isolates systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data from those that do not. Network segmentation can be achieved through a number of …

FAQ #1035 Deleted

What is the definition of "remote access"?

The term "remote access" refers to access to a computer network from a location outside of that network. Examples of remote access include access from the Internet, an "untrusted" network …

FAQ #1020 Deleted

How does PA-DSS support a merchant's PCI DSS compliance?

The PA-DSS details the requirements a payment application must meet in order to facilitate a customer's PCI DSS compliance. PA-DSS validated payment applications, when implemented in a PCI DSS-compliant environment, …

FAQ #1226 Deleted

What is the role of the Advisory Board?

The role of the Advisory Board will be to provide strategic and technical guidance to the PCI Security Standards Council, reflecting different stakeholder perspectives. The Advisory Board does not have …

FAQ #1223 Deleted

Does PCI DSS, PA-DSS, or PTS apply to ATMs?

PCI DSS applies to entities involved in payment card processing or that otherwise store, process, or transmit cardholder data; the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) applies to payment applications …