ish onCourse Achieves Full PCI-DSS 4.0.1 Compliance: What This Means for Our Customers

We’re proud to announce that ish onCourse has officially achieved full compliance with PCI-DSS 4.0.1, the latest and most advanced Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

This major milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a secure, modern, and resilient payments experience for every organisation using our student management and enrolment platform. As digital threats grow more sophisticated, our customers can be confident they’re backed by industry-leading payment security.

What Is PCI-DSS 4.0.1 — and Why It Matters

PCI-DSS 4.0.1 is the newest global standard governing how organisations store, process, and transmit cardholder data. It raises the bar for cybersecurity with forward-thinking controls designed to combat today’s threat landscape.

For education providers and training organisations using onCourse, this standard translates into stronger protection, improved usability, and greater trust in every transaction.

How PCI-DSS 4.0.1 Compliance Benefits onCourse Customers

Stronger Protection for Sensitive Data

PCI-DSS 4.0.1 includes some of the most powerful security enhancements to date, such as:

• Advanced encryption for all cardholder information

• Continuous monitoring and rigorous, risk-based assessments

• Stricter controls for data access and transmission

• Mandatory multi-factor authentication for sensitive system areas

These safeguards make it significantly harder for cybercriminals to gain access to accounts or misuse personal data.

Modern, Seamless Authentication

The new standard embraces next-generation authentication technologies, including:

• Password-less login

• Passkeys

• Biometric authentication

These features reduce password fatigue, prevent phishing attacks, and make logging into payment systems faster, easier, and more reliable for both staff and students.

Reduced Fraud and Lower Risk of Data Breaches

By strengthening the foundation of payment security, PCI-DSS 4.0.1 helps minimise:

• Data breaches

• Fraud attempts

• Financial losses

• Operational disruptions

With onCourse aligned to these standards, your organisation benefits from a future-ready payments environment designed to shield you from today’s evolving cyber threats.

Greater Trust and Confidence

Security is a core pillar of the onCourse value proposition. Achieving PCI-DSS 4.0.1 compliance reinforces our commitment to:

• Protecting your financial data

• Upholding transparent and responsible data practices

• Delivering a trusted experience for students, clients, and staff

This level of assurance strengthens long-term relationships and builds confidence in every transaction completed through the onCourse platform.

A Better User Experience, Every Step of the Way

Enhanced security doesn’t just protect your data—it also improves overall performance. Customers can expect:

• Fewer payment errors or interruptions

• Reduced chargebacks and disputes

• Smoother enrolment and checkout experiences

As PCI-DSS standards evolve, so does onCourse—ensuring your payment environment remains reliable, compliant, and built for the future.

Our Ongoing Commitment to Security

Achieving PCI-DSS 4.0.1 compliance is an important milestone, but it’s only the beginning. We remain dedicated to evolving our security posture, adopting new technologies, and staying ahead of emerging threats so that onCourse continues to be one of the most secure student management and enrolment platforms available.

If you have questions about our compliance or what this means for your organisation, our team is here to support you.

ish onCourse, empowering education providers with secure, modern, and reliable payment technology — now fully PCI-DSS 4.0.1 compliant.