PCI Security Standards Council®

Have a Global Impact: PCI SSC Board of Advisors

The Board of Advisors represents PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Participating Organizations worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI Security Standards. As strategic leaders, they bring market, geographical and technical insight to PCI SSC plans and projects.

Read more about the value of the Board of Advisors, and why it’s important for organizations to have a voice.

2021 – 2022 PCI SSC Board of Advisors




Board of Advisors FAQ

What are the roles and responsibilities of PCI SSC Board of Advisor members?

The Board of Advisors represents PCI SSC Participating Organizations worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI Security Standards. As strategic partners, board members bring industry, geographical and technical insight to PCI SSC plans and projects. Specific responsibilities include attendance at meetings, participation in regular conference calls and active engagement in Board-driven initiatives.

How is the PCI SSC Board of Advisors selected?

PCI SSC Participating Organizations and Affiliate Members are invited to nominate and vote for their choices via the member portal. The 2021–2022 nomination period runs from 14 September until 26 October 2020, followed by the election period from 9–20 November 2020.

Who is eligible to run and serve on the PCI SSC Board of Advisors?

All Participating Organizations and Affiliate Members in good standing are eligible to self-nominate and serve on the PCI SSC Board of Advisors.

How are nominations submitted for the PCI SSC Board of Advisors?

Business and technical contacts at eligible Participating Organizations or Affiliate Members can self-nominate or nominate another individual from their organization as a candidate for the PCI SSC Board of Advisors.  For more information, visit: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/ get_involved/boa-nominations. Nominations are submitted through the member portal. For help with login credentials, please contact support@pcisecuritystandards.org.

How is the member portal accessed?

The business and technical contacts for each Participating Organization and Affiliate Member have login credentials for the member portal, which can be accessed at https://programs.pcissc.org/. For help with login credentials, please contact support@pcisecuritystandards.org.

How many candidates can a company nominate?

Only one individual may be nominated per Participating Organization or Affiliate Member.

What information must be included in the nomination form?

The nomination form requires a business and technical contact from each Participating Organization or Affiliate Member. It must also include information about the organization and how it participates in the payment card industry, as well as why the organization should be elected to the PCI SSC Board of Advisors.

How does an organization vote in the PCI SSC Board of Advisors election?

The primary business contact at eligible Participating Organizations and Affiliate Members can submit a ballot for the PCI SSC Board of Advisors election.  Detailed instructions are available via the member portal.

How many votes does an organization have?

The organization’s primary business contact will submit one vote for each of the following categories:

  • Financial Institutions (three seats)
  • Vendors (three seats)
  • Merchants (six seats)
  • Processors (three seats)
  • Association/Non-profit (three seats)

When will the 2021–2022 PCI SSC Board of Advisors election results be available?

The results of the election will be published in January 2021

Resources

OVERVIEW: Serve on the PCI SSC Board of Advisors

Learn more about the opportunities and benefits of serving on the PCI SSC Board of Advisors.




Infographic: How to Vote

Follow these simple steps to vote for the 2021-2022 PCI SSC Board of Advisors.




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