"The PCI Data Security Standard is a set of about 330 security controls that are designed to protect credit card information. For most small businesses, many of the requirements don't apply in their environment. The Self Assessment Questionnaire is a subset of the full PCI DSS standard designed to help small businesses validate their PCI compliance."

PCI 4.0 is here, and many things have changed - including the self assessment questionnaire. If you have questions about this update, you aren't alone! Tune in this week as Jen Stone and Michael Simpson break down all the pieces with the PCI 4.0 SAQ.

Listen to learn:

• What's new in the PCI 4.0 SAQ?
• When should I switch to the PCI 4.0 standard?
• Will PCI 4.0 increase my security?

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.

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