Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe, at PCI SSC, joined PaytechTalk host Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the evolving landscape of payment security and the PCI Security Standards Council's role in protecting the digital payments ecosystem. Úna shared how PCI SSC is advancing payment security standards by:

• Developing validation programs tailored for payment facilitators and software vendors
• Enhancing security requirements for contactless payments and mobile wallets
• Promoting security-by-design principles in fintech innovation
• Ensuring compliance frameworks keep pace with emerging payment technologies

The episode also explores how PCI SSC is fostering global collaboration among stakeholders—from merchants and acquirers to technology providers—to build trust in digital commerce while balancing security imperatives with the need for seamless payment experiences in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.