Glossary · PCI DSS v4.0.1

PCIP — Payment Card Industry Professional

The Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) is an entry-level PCI SSC individual qualification that demonstrates foundational knowledge of the PCI DSS and the payment security ecosystem.

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What it means in practice

PCIP is knowledge-based; it does not authorise the holder to perform validated assessments.

It is commonly held by compliance managers, security analysts and consultants working alongside QSAs.

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Definitions paraphrased from the PCI DSS v4.0.1 standard and the PCI SSC Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms. Independent summary; not endorsed by PCI SSC.