— As Council’s Newest Associate Participating Organization, Martial Technology to Contribute to The Development of PCI Security Standards—
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edmonton, Canada, April 3, 2026 — Martial Technology, a cybersecurity advisory and secure digital transformation firm specializing in compliance, AI governance, and business-focused security solutions, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Associate Participating Organization. Martial Technology will work with the PCI SSC to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards.
The PCI SSC leads a global, cross-industry effort to increase payment security by providing flexible, industry-driven, and effective data security standards and programs. Global industry collaboration is critical to this mission. The Council’s Participating Organizations program brings together industry leaders to strategize about how to protect payment data from the latest threats and to anticipate the needs of an ever-changing payment ecosystem.
As an Associate Participating Organization, Martial Technology adds its voice to the standards development process and will collaborate with a growing community to improve payment security worldwide. Martial Technology will also have the opportunity to recommend new initiatives for consideration to the PCI Security Standards Council and share cross-sector experiences and best practices at the annual PCI Community Meetings.
“In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, PCI Security Standards and resources help organizations secure payment data and prevent, detect and mitigate attacks that can lead to costly data breaches,” said Gina Gobeyn, Executive Director of the PCI Security Standards Council. “By joining as an Associate Participating Organization, Martial Technology has the opportunity to play an active part in improving payment security globally by helping drive awareness and adoption of PCI Security Standards.”
“At Martial Technology, we see PCI-DSS not just as a compliance requirement, but as a critical business enabler that protects revenue, builds trust, and supports growth. Joining the PCI Security Standards Council allows us to contribute real-world insights from our work with organizations navigating payment security, compliance, and digital transformation,” said Dr. Mukhtar Lasisi, Founder and CEO of Martial Technology.”
About the PCI Security Standards Council
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) leads a global, cross-industry effort to increase payment security by providing industry-driven, flexible and effective data security standards and programs that help businesses detect, mitigate and prevent cyberattacks and breaches. Connect with the PCI SSC on LinkedIn. Join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) @PCISSC. Subscribe to the PCI Perspectives Blog. Listen to the Coffee with the Council podcast.
About Martial Technology
Martial Technology is a cybersecurity advisory and secure digital transformation firm that helps organizations meet compliance requirements, manage risk, and protect business operations. With expertise across PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and AI governance (ISO/IEC 42001), Martial Technology supports businesses in achieving audit readiness, responding to client and regulatory demands, and building resilient, secure environments that enable growth.
Media contacts
Martial Technology PCI Security Standards Council
Dr. Mukhtar Lasisi Alicia Malone
587-557-1043 781-876-8917
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