FAQ #1266 Diff

Organizations that have already begun their validation to PCI DSS 2.0,validation andwhen have not yet fully adopted thea new version is released can complete their assessment and validation process to the previous version 2.0prior untilto Decemberits 31st,retirement. 2014.Once Afterthe thisprevious date,version has been retired, all validation efforts must be to the most current PCI DSS version 3.0.version.

TheAs clarifications and additional guidance provided in versionupdated 3.0PCI DSS versions may facilitate the implementation of requirements and easeaddress thecurrent compliance process, andthreats, organizations are strongly encouraged to complete their transition to the most current PCI DSS version 3.0 as early as possible.