Your security and compliance glossary

All the terms you need to know when you’re trying to get compliance audit ready, fast.

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Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)

Cardholder data environment refers to all people, processes, and technologies that store, process, transmit, or can impact the security of cardholder data.

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