Seats open on PCI council

The PCI Security Security Standards Council, charged with administering payment industry guidelines, is seeking nominations for election to its board of advisers. The board represents the council's more than 500 participating organizations, which help shape PCI standards. Twenty-one seats are available, 14 of which will be open for nomination. The others will be appointed by the executive committee. Visit www.pcisecuritystandards.org. -- DK

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