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APR 25, 2025
What Is PCI PIN Compliance And Its 6 Requirements
PCI PIN v3.2 Certification
PCI PIN v3.2 is the latest version of the PCI PIN Security Requirements published by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). It defines mandatory security controls to protect Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) used in ATM and PIN-based card transactions throughout their entire lifecycle
TABLE OF CONTENT
Why it matters
Maintaining the integrity of PIN-based transactions requires strong security controls across the payment environment.
Organizations navigating PIN-based transaction face mounting security and compliance demands, the most pressing being:
Ensuring comprehensive protection of PINs across complex ATM and POS environments.
Maintaining strict compliance with frequently evolving PCI SSC security standards.
Managing the intricate lifecycle and secure exchange of cryptographic keys.
Accurately scoping the compliance environment without causing operational bloat.
Preparing detailed, defensible documentation required for stringent formal audits.
Our Approach
The 5-Step SISA Framework
SISA follows a structured, risk-based, and regulator-aligned approach to PCI PIN v3.1 certification, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and audit readiness at every stage
Identification of in-scope systems, HSMs, cryptographic domains, and PIN processing flows.
Detailed evaluation against PCI PIN requirements to identify control gaps and remediation priorities.
Review of PIN flows, key management procedures, HSM configurations, and operational processes.
Practical guidance to address identified gaps without compromising operational efficiency.
Independent validation and preparation for successful PCI PIN certification.
Service Offerings
Our PCI PIN certification services provide end-to-end support from assessment to certification, guiding organizations through the complete compliance journey.
PCI PIN Scope Discovery & Definition Services
Comprehensive Gap Analysis & Risk Assessment
Cryptographic Key Management & HSM Control Reviews
Tailored Remediation Advisory & Support
Independent PCI PIN v3.2 Formal Certification Assessments
BENEFITS
By partnering with SISA for PCI PIN v3.2 certification, organizations gain:
Regulatory Confidence:
Alignment with PCI SSC standards and payment ecosystem expectations.
Reduced Fraud and Operational Risk:
Stronger controls over PIN handling and cryptographic key management.
Clear Scope Definition:
Avoidance of unnecessary scope expansion and reduced compliance burden.
Audit-Ready Documentation:
Comprehensive and defensible evidence aligned to auditor expectations.
Operational Continuity:
Compliance achieved without disrupting critical payment operations.
WHY SISA
Our Differentiators
Deep domain expertise in PCI DSS, PCI PIN, P2PE, SWIFT CSP, and payment security.
Proven experience across banks, switches, fintechs, and regulators globally.
Strong technical understanding of ATM, HSM, and issuer/acquirer environments.
Structured, risk-based methodology that ensures audit defensibility and efficiency.
Trusted by leading banks to clearly define scope and strengthen cryptographic controls.
Seamless execution delivered by assessors with practical knowledge of national switch operations.
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