Advanced – Security Testing
PCI DSS – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard governing storage and transmission of cardholder data.
In simple words
The security standard for anyone handling credit card data.
Exam tip
QA of payment systems requires PCI-DSS-scoped test environments — never test with real card data.
Related terms
- Data MaskingTake real data and scramble the sensitive bits (names, SSNs) so the shape is real but the values are fake.
- Compliance TestingCheck the software follows the rules it must follow.
- SAST (Static Application Security Testing)Security scanning of source code — catches vulnerabilities before running.
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