ThePCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS)standard applies topoint-of-interaction (POI) hardware devices, such as PIN entry devices and POS terminals. It ensures these devicessecurely capture and process account data, particularly for PIN-based transactions.

Option A:✅Correct. PCI PTS focuses onhardware devicesthat process PIN or card data.

Option B:❌Incorrect. This is covered under theSecure Software Standard(part of the Software Security Framework).

Option C:❌Incorrect. Algorithm development is outside PCI SSC’s scope.

Option D:❌Incorrect. End-to-end encryption is covered in other guidance (e.g., P2PE), not PTS.