PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that organizations handling credit card information maintain a secure environment. It outlines requirements for protecting cardholder data, securing networks, and managing vulnerabilities, with a focus on preventing fraud and data breaches. Compliance with PCI-DSS is required for businesses that process, store, or transmit payment card information, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive financial data. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_DSS