Additional editorial and commentary by Emily Lyons

Executive summary

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\r\n \r\n PCI DSS v4.0.1, released in June 2024, introduces essential updates that enhance client-side payment security and ensure comprehensive payment page protection for ecommerce. 

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\r\n The new PCI DSS v4.0.1 updates clarify existing requirements and provide explicit guidance by addressing PCI DSS 4.0 stakeholder feedback. 

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\r\n Akamai Client-Side Protection & Compliance aligns with these new PCI DSS v4.0.1 standards by offering tools that simplify compliance and enhance payment page security.

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\r\n \r\n Introduction

\r\n In the ever-evolving payment security landscape, organizations must diligently stay up-to-date on the latest standards and regulations. 

\r\n The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long been an industry pillar in protecting cardholder data transmitted over the internet — and any organization that handles customer payments should strictly adhere to…