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The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard for organizations that handle credit card and debit card information. It is designed to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The standard is managed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), which is composed of major payment card brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The PCI DSS market is a rapidly growing sector of the IT security industry. It is driven by the need for organizations to protect their customers' data and comply with the PCI DSS standard. Companies in the market provide a range of services, from consulting and auditing to software and hardware solutions. Companies in the PCI DSS market include Trustwave, Qualys, McAfee, Symantec, and Rapid7. Show Less Read more