PCI SSF
The PCI Secure Software Framework (PCI SSF) is the global standard for securing payment software throughout its development and deployment. It provides a structured approach to building and maintaining applications that safeguard sensitive payment data and reduce fraud risk.
Datasheet
A detailed, fact-focused document outlining the features, specifications, and benefits.
Onesheet
A single-page, high-level overview highlighting the key value propositions and essentials.
Whitepaper
An in-depth, research-driven report providing expert insights, analysis, and strategic guidance.
“The PCI Software Security Framework recognizes the evolution in payment software practices. It supports both traditional and modern payment applications with a new methodology for validating software security and a secure software lifecycle qualification for vendors with robust development practices.”
— PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
Why Download Our PCI SSF Compliance Resources?
Our PCI SSF resources are designed to help payment software vendors quickly, confidently, and effectively align with the PCI Secure Software Framework. Each document is developed by RSI Security’s certified compliance experts, combining deep PCI experience with practical insights from real-world software security engagements.
Here’s what you’ll find:
Checklists = Quick Wins
Use our free PCI SSF checklists to scope your environment, identify gaps in your software or lifecycle practices, and outline immediate steps for alignment with the Secure Software and Secure SLC Standards.
Whitepapers = Strategic Insights
Download our PCI SSF whitepaper for a detailed breakdown of the framework, its two core standards, and how they fit into the broader PCI compliance ecosystem.
Toolkits & Templates = Practical Implementation
Access ready-to-use PCI SSF resources with sample policies, control objectives, and documentation templates to streamline your preparation and reduce assessment costs.
Every resource is grounded in real PCI SSF advisory work, so you’re not just reading about compliance; you’re getting proven tools to strengthen payment software security, build trust with clients, and protect cardholder data.
Past Clients
From fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, RSI Security has partnered with organizations across industries to strengthen cybersecurity, achieve compliance, and manage risk. Our past clients include some of the most recognized names in healthcare, finance, technology, and government, each trusting us to deliver solutions tailored to their unique challenges and goals.
Highlighted PCI SSF Blog Topics
Handling Authentication Data within PCI SSF
Organizations managing payment card data must adhere to the stringent standards of the Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) to ensure sensitive information’s security and integrity.
How to Pass a Secure SLC Assessment for PCI SSF Certification
Organizations developing payment software must meet PCI SSF security requirements. One of the key components of PCI SSF is the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) standard
Using Tokenization for PCI SSF Compliance in the Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector, which includes hotels, restaurants, and service providers, faces increasing cyber threats due to the sensitive customer data it processes daily, including payment card information.
If you’re preparing for your first PCI SSF assessment or working to remediate gaps after an initial review, RSI Security is your trusted partner for achieving and sustaining compliance. Our experts guide you through every stage from readiness assessments and control implementation to assessor coordination and ongoing monitoring, ensuring your payment software remains secure, compliant, and trusted by end users.