Which PCI DSS compliance program is associated with Visa Inc?

• A. DSOP
• B. DISC
• C. Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP)
• D. Account Information Security (AIS) Program

Answer: (C)

Payment brands maintain their own security programs in addition to PCI DSS, to ensure cardholder data protection across their networks. Visa’s program that specifically governs protection of cardholder data is the Cardholder Information Security Program, or CISP. It sets requirements for how merchants and service providers store, transmit, and protect Visa card data, aligning with security controls like restricting access, encrypting data, and monitoring systems. Other brands have their own programs (for example, Discover has its DISC program and American Express has AIS), so this particular program is the one associated with Visa.