The Mastercard SDP Program consists of rules, guidelines, best practices, and approved compliance validation tools to foster broad compliance with the PCI DSS.
PCI DSS compliance and subsequent compliance with the SDP Program mandate, helps customers, merchants and service providers protect themselves against security breaches, while enhancing consumer confidence and protecting the overall integrity of the payment system.
With over 250 sub-requirements, the PCI DSS applies to all entities that store, process, and/or transmit cardholder data. If you accept or process payment cards, PCI DSS applies to you.
Six Goals, 12 Requirements