PCI Compliance for IATA

For any IATA-registered organization handling payment card data, achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance is critical to protect cardholder information from cyber threats. Non-compliance not only increases risk exposure but may also impact eligibility with payment processors or banking partners.

Why PCI Compliance Matters

PCI DSS helps ensure that card payment environments are securely managed and regularly assessed. It is required by all major card brands and enforced through merchant banks (acquirers).

  • Protects against cyberattacks targeting cardholder data
  • Required by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, and Discover
  • Improves customer confidence and reduces breach liability

Compliance Process Overview

The first step is to contact your acquirer (bank or payment processor). If you don’t have one, contact your commercial banking branch. Your acquirer will advise the appropriate PCI level and validation type for your organization.

  • Contact acquirer to determine validation path
  • Complete SAQ or undergo a QSA audit
  • Use ASV scans for external vulnerability requirements
  • Remediate findings and submit AOC

Who Can Help?

The PCI Security Standards Council certifies specialists to assist organizations:

Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

External consultants who perform full PCI DSS assessments.

Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)

Provide external vulnerability scanning services aligned with PCI.

Internal Security Assessor (ISA)

Trained in-house professionals certified through the PCI SSC.

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