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PTS Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Activev5.0 published 18 May 2026. Separate from PTS POI; covers hardware security modules used in payment environments. Per March 2026 PCI SSC bulletin, v3.0 device approval expiry extended to April 2028 and v4.0 expiry extended to April 2033.
Version history
| Version | Status | Published | Retired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Active | May 18, 2026 | — | ↗ |
| 4.0 | Active | — | — | ↗ |
| 3.0 | Active | — | — | ↗ |
| 2.0 | Retired | — | Apr 19, 2022 | ↗ provisional |
| 1.0 | Retired | — | May 1, 2019 | ↗ provisional |
Supporting documents
| Title | Type | Published | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Security Module (HSM) | guidance | May 18, 2026 | ↗ provisional |
| Hardware Security Module (HSM) Modular Security Requirements | standard | May 18, 2026 | ↗ provisional |
| HSM Security Requirements Modifications: Summary of Changes | guidance | May 18, 2026 | ↗ provisional |
| PTS HSM Technical Frequently Asked Questions | faq | May 18, 2026 | ↗ provisional |
| HSM Evaluation Vendor Questionnaire | guidance | Jun 1, 2016 | ↗ provisional |